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To what temperament keyless 'Irish' flutes are built to?

Should I get a flute in Just Intonation, Equal Temperament or in some other temperament?

Or am I forced to constantly change my embouchure to play with the correct intonation?

How to discern this if I am unexperienced?

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I would love to get a Jay Ham keyless Rudall model flute, preferably in blackwood.

I would love to get a Jay Ham keyless Rudall model flute, preferably in blackwood.

Thanks for the recommendations Gromit.
I just contacted some Comhaltas branches in the area!

What is a beginner flute? What is a flute that is easy to play? - Is it a flute that is easy to fill and articulate? - Is it a flute that has an embouchure cut that allows a less focused airstream? - Is it a flute that when you get better at playing it then it starts lacking any particular attribute...

I'm sorry Terry, I was so used to the Rockstro name that I just mistakenly used it instead of the saying three-point hold... and you clearly explained it a few post above already…! So, with the three-point hold, will my hands and fingers go instinctively into their correct positions independently of...

In order to avoid bad habits and correctly learn the Rockstro grip, do I need to learn it with a keyed flute? Or is it possible to lean it in keyless flute?
Do the fingers go to the same places in either keyed or keyless flute?

I am still a bit concerned about the intonation of the Irish flute... What can you comment from the information that follows and shed some light? https://www.irishfluteguide.info/choosing-a-simple-system-flute/ "If you use the traditional Irish flute fingering, like that of a whistle, you’ll fi...

Does anyone know about some good Irish flute tutors in Warwickshire or nearby?

Once again, thanks so much for all the clarifications regarding my questions, very much appreciated indeed!

Thank you so much for sharing your insights, knowledge and useful links regarding my questions, very much appreciated!

(in the questions that follow, I am referring to fully chromatic flutes) 1. Traditionally we have a Long upper C key operated by the RH index finger. However, what about using a Short upper C key next to the Bb key operated by the LH thumb? 2. Traditionally we have a Short Bb key operated by the LH...