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trad flute players, honest opinion...

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  • 18-11-2013 3:09pm
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    frenchmartini
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    is it a difficult instrument to master? is the mouth work, actually getting a sound out of it, the real challenge? or the fingering (i'd probably do ok there with my piano background).

    I have some musical background, read music, play piano, did play recorder at school ;) but i just love the low sound of the keyless flute and would love to play it. I sorely miss playing music in groups (youth orchestra background) and if i could get good enough would love to pick up my flute and just join in with others.

    would love some honest feedback on it's difficulty as a instrument. I also love the oboe but know i'll never be able to master it at my age so was wondering would the trad flute (which has an equally beautiful sound) work for me.

    oh, have no background at all in trad music, mine was all classical.

    thanks


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    bodhrandude
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    I recommend getting your hands on some nice cds two flute players in particular Roger Sherlock and the late Paddy Carthy from Galway, both play simple system flute and the music is stunning if not inspirational. Of course there is the one lunged Matt Molloy and loads of others. But the way you described the sound, the first two guys came to mind.

    If you want to get into it, you got to get out of it. (Hawkwind 1982)



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    Oink
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    This is a late reply, but hopefully you'll see it.
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    Go for it. Absolutely. I was in the same situation as yourself, and I was able to master... uh.... enjoy it very quickly

    Worse case scenario: a musical genius mate of mine was never able to purse his lips properly, so had to start the low whistle instead. Well I can tell you I'm glad he didn't give up.

    Listen to this: Paddy Keenan on the low whistle.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9zURaG8SFs


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    frenchmartini
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭frenchmartini


    thank you guys.
    am very tempted to try it out. Comhaltas meet near me and offer lessons so will start with them.
    that Paddy Keenan piece is amazing. beautiful and haunting.


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    bodhrandude
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    I think Roger is playing a keyed flute there.

    If you want to get into it, you got to get out of it. (Hawkwind 1982)



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    Blade
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    frenchmartini wrote: »
    that Paddy Keenan piece is amazing. beautiful and haunting.

    I think that "haunting" sound people usually refer to is a touch of reverb!


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