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You might try contacting Song of the Sea in Bar Harbor. Since they sell whistles/etc, they might be able to put you in touch with like-minded folks. http://www.songsea.com/ Thanks for the advice. I already intended to call them some time this week about instructors in the area..hadn't thought of as...

Wormdiet wrote:I've played in a session in Portland, and several local fluteplayers were in attendance. . . but that's probably a bit of a hike from Bangor.

yeah..something like 3 hours.. maybe more depending on conditions, etc. Which is a shame because the Old Port is fun with all the good pubs, bars, etc.

Only two notes to add to the sticky:

1.) How can you tell something is a Pakistani flute?

2.) List characteristics for determining same so this doesn't become a "Is this a Pakistani Firewood in the Key of D" post.

Dear Steve, You would probably do better to bid on this flute: http://cgi.ebay.com/Sweetheart-Maple-Flute-Key-of-D-with-case_W0QQitemZ7366821078QQcategoryZ10183QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem What are you after Aesthetics or Acoustics? Rings and a tuning slide do not mean a flute is a good player! Hey, that l...

A [slightly edited] quote from the second entry above should tell you what you need to know: "..., but has ... hardly any use ..." As a general rule: If you find the word "Pakistan" on a flute-selling page, close the window and keep searching. Many on this forum call those items...

LOL... Yes..Route 1 will take you from 80 degrees to -30 degrees F if you drive long enough.. lol...

Just wondering if there is ANYONE else out there from the greator bangor region of Maine, USA. Yeah, I know, it's the sticks, but I'd like to find some real Irish flute players to help me get better... hard from just cds and books.. and I'd love to find sessions...

Well..thank you all for your helpful comments, I am all set now. I have a flute coming and am looking forward to playing it. Best,
kourtjestr

On the plus side, you guys and some other sources have fairly turned me off to the Pakistani flutes... I have to say, I was concerned from the get-go about a $25 handmade wooden flute... now i'm trying to convince my wife i deserve this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Beautiful-Cocus-Wood-Irish-Flute-Flut...

Although it varies a bit by maker, mainly the 8 hole just allows you to poke the cat from farther away. Not necessarily a bad thing. That's hilarious... I'll definitely remember that for a long time.. On the plus side, you guys and some other sources have fairly turned me off to the Pakistani flute...

Yeah....Tipple's plans are the ones I used..I know that I play better than it does because it won't consistently hit notes I know it should be hitting. Basically, as was mentioned, I don't have the experience Tipple has, and I know that a PVC flute would play just fine, just not MY pvc flute. That b...

Hello all, I'm currently trying to learn the Irish flute on a pvc model made with detailed instructions from an experienced maker. That being said...I'm tired of that flute, I've gotten to the point where I play better than it does... So...my question is, do I stay with a six-hole flute when I buy a...