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by JaneJ
Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:11 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Does your dog howl when you play the flute?
Replies: 26
Views: 10646

Re: Does your dog howl when you play the flute?

My whippet hates it, glares, sits curled up with his back to me and eventually wanders over to back door and waits to be let out. I try no to take it personally.
by JaneJ
Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:02 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Transition from Boehm to Irish wooden flute
Replies: 8
Views: 3828

Transition from Boehm to Irish wooden flute

Am interested to hear from members who have moved from Boehm flute to traditional Irish flute. What were the challenges of the transition if any and was it long before the same playing level, as with the Boehm, was reached.
by JaneJ
Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:02 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: New member, returning flutist.
Replies: 5
Views: 3182

Re: New member, returning flutist.

Newbie here too. Looks like there are a few flautists returning to playing after a long pause. I recently took up the instrument again after almost 30 years and must say I am loving it again. Joined a bush band to stay motivated, love the Celtic sounds and foot tapping folk tunes, and have ordered a...
by JaneJ
Mon Nov 12, 2018 12:36 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Oiling the bore of an African Blackwood flute
Replies: 33
Views: 12862

Re: Oiling the bore of an African Blackwood flute

I'm also interested to hear members' experiences with grapeseed oil. I've just purchased a Mcneela keyless blackwood along with the maintenance kit containing grapeseed oil. I'm glad to hear your flute was delivered safe and sound Andro as I'm also in Melbourne. Can I ask, how long did it take to ar...