Emerson flute models pro#
Emerson flute models professional#

I'm hoping that it's because it's an unbranded school one that it's the reason why I'm not getting beautiful sounds from it. I have a few more days left with my learner alto flute before I give it back. I can see why many alto flautists practice on a C concert flute still.

It certainly is more exhausting holding up an alto flute for the same periods as a C concert flute. Any tips on embouchure for the lower octave? I can't get the low C on the alto flute - my fingers can just about reach! That G lever is so tricky. Maybe this is my numptie stab at the embouchure for alto flute. I find that my first octave C concert flute is much sweeter and resonant. I'm not sure I'm impressed with the tone of it. Well I finally tried an alto flute on loan.

Emerson flute models professional#

They seem to have a professional service and give a no quibble 7 day refund. At that price though, the only alto flute I can afford is either a used one or a chinese import type.

Emerson flute models pro#

The DC Pro Series seems to have some very expensive niche flutes. One day I'll go travelling around Europe with my flute and go busking I like the sweet sound of the flute, and being able to play music, or transcribe pop songs which I hear, for solo flute. if I discovered I really wanted to play the bass flute lol. purchasing an expensive alto flute would be a mistake. I don't ever want to play in an orchestra or band. I don't know.I think $800 is a lot of money for a learner instrument. If you live somewhere rural and never get to a city, this is what life is like I've only heard it played in music, and never seen one in real life. I'd love to go flute shopping but my only music stores in town - neither have any alto flutes. Why would purchasing an alto be a mistake? I suppose you need to ask yourself what am I really looking for and why? Just to play for enjoyment? Something different to work on? To add new possibilities to an ensemble? Sounds like you need a little more thought before going any further. 'Would I be making a mistake and going for an alto flute, than say a bass flute though?' You would hate to spend good money on an instrument that is not really what you want for the long haul. But I would advise you not to jump into any purchase before thoroughly researching it. Its just a matter of getting used to a new instrument. I am 5'2' and have no problem with my straight head alto. 'I don't have a problem with arm span or height for playing the alto flute. But even C flutes have alternate fingerings to both facilitate difficult passages or to be used at the flutist's discretion. This is true, alternate fingerings often times help achieve a better pitch for certain notes. 'The intonation of the curved head is something which requires alternate fingering, otherwise its pitch goes off due to the curved head in the higher octave - at least so I'm told by flutists anyway.' I suppose I would really try to get my hands on several different flutes and compare not only the tone, but the quality of the instrument. The better known flute makers have years (decades)of research and development behind their name.

But just remember, you only get what you pay for. I have no experience with this brand so I really can't comment on it. 'It's within my budget and hopefully will get me back into the experience of transposing for the key of G.'