Conference mr1pst::music

614.0. "looking to play jazz flute -- what to buy? where to get some instruction?" by TRMPT::GPAUL () Thu Mar 03 1994 14:23

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Note 656.0 looking to play jazz flute -- what to buy? where to get some
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TRMPT::GPAUL                                   17 lines   3-MAR-1994 20:08:38.15
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i play tenor sax regularly (clarinet rarely) and have a strong interest in
picking up flute, particularly for jazz playing.

i'm looking for recommendations on buying a used flute, including price range
and suggested models, as well as where to get some instruction.  i guess a
student model would be ok, but i am not that knowledgeable about flute models
and materials built from to know what's a good buy.  hampshire music in nashua
once showed me some flutes, but i really didn't know what i was looking at.

as far as playing, flute shouldn't be that big a step from sax, just how to get
the embrochure right.  maybe a few lessons from a pro would help.  i live and
work in the nashua area, so any suggestions for places close by would be
helpful.  from a good book, i could also probably teach myself.

thanks in advance,

/greg