UK. Can anybody make me an extension?

selkie · Post by **selkie** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 5:49 pm

For a basic Armstrong flute. I'm disabled and I need an extra length of tube or pipe to slot onto the mouthpiece end. Anybody in the Northumberland, Newcastle or Scottish Borders area who would have a go at making me one? The extra piece has to fit upto the mouthhole. At present I am trying with a tube from a bicyle pump and a piece of foam under it. It's too light so I lift my shoulder 15 minutes later agony. Doesn't even have to be the same material as the flute or fit permantently. I WILL find a way to play the flute. My daughter has been holding the mouthpiece in the right place for me and after a week of playing I am able to play several tunes slowly and in three octaves. I have an elbow support for my right side.

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 7:55 pm

Good for you. There are actually people who seem
to specialize in making wind instruments for
people with disabilities; in fact, I've seen
some designed to be played with one
hand. I can't give any practical help,
being on the wrong side of the Big Puddle,
except to second your determination. Best

Post by **Nanohedron** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 4:26 pm

Selkie, check out the "Calling all Whistlebuilders" thread (on the Whistle Forum)! This may be of interest to you.

selkie · Post by **selkie** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 5:09 pm

I've checked the thread out but the cost of the head joint is more than several times what I paid for the flute

Back to the drawing board.