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by Tradman
Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:35 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Question about lip placement?
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

Re: Question about lip placement?

Yes, there's some great stuff in that video from Steph.
by Tradman
Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:34 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Question about lip placement?
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

Re: Question about lip placement?

I came here to this thread from a related threat at The Session. Lots of great stuff here, and John Williams is easily a favorite of mine! Had no idea he played flute. I need to do some research now! Also, I too, have went from turning my head joint in toward me to more "in line" with the ...
by Tradman
Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:06 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Off-Center Embouchure?
Replies: 7
Views: 1828

Re: Off-Center Embouchure?

Hey JOBDC I will echo that you do the best that you can with however you get a good tone. That said, I will say this: I played an Ormiston for a few years and always had a hard time getting consistent tone. I always thought that it was just "me" and eventually I stepped away from IrTrad. 1...
by Tradman
Mon Aug 12, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Flute workshops in the US
Replies: 4
Views: 1566

Re: Flute workshops in the US

Hi. There is the excellent upcoming IrishFest Atlanta that is happening the 2nd weekend of Novemb4er. This will be my third year in a row attending. In addition to many workshops across a variety of instruments, there will also be concerts. Flute teachers will be the excellent Anna Friel and Joanie ...
by Tradman
Wed Jul 24, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
Topic: Willie week 2024
Replies: 12
Views: 4566

Re: Willie week 2024

Wonderful, Peter. Thank you!
by Tradman
Fri Jul 12, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Flute Players at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Replies: 1
Views: 975

Re: Flute Players at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

I wish you the best! I know the feeling. Hopefully someone will reply. I've got fond memories from going years ago.
by Tradman
Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Bartins Bay- new album by Brendan Mulholland
Replies: 0
Views: 1422

Bartins Bay- new album by Brendan Mulholland

Last week I received my copy of Brendan Mulholland's latest album on CD, and it does not disappoint at all. I have enjoyed some lessons from Brendan as well as taken his excellent online flute school course a few times. This album is a flute-lover's piece to delve in deeply for ages. All of the qual...
by Tradman
Tue Jun 04, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: City Guide: Sessions, Concerts, Events
Topic: NE Florida Session
Replies: 0
Views: 5135

NE Florida Session

The old session that was held in Jacksonville proper has migrated to Green Cove Springs at the Magnolia Point Pub. Approach the guard gate and advise the attendant that you are going to the pub and they will let you in. Once you arrive in the parking lot, walk around the left side of the building do...
by Tradman
Mon May 20, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Copley Bb
Replies: 3
Views: 1522

Re: Copley Bb

I played one of the Bb flutes that Dave had at his shop last July (2023). It was the first Bb that I'd ever attempted to play and naturally was quite different from the D that I have, but manageable. I like it enough to order a C Body for my six key D from him. I'm not sure if Dave or his son Alan i...
by Tradman
Tue May 14, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
Topic: my favourite irland related movie
Replies: 15
Views: 15412

Re: my favourite irland related movie

I enjoy The Quiet Man more for the raucous and comedic nature, but it does seem pretty over the top in ways that are not so endearing too. And then there's a few others I like that others may sigh over. I cannot tell you how many times I've watched "Waking Ned Devine". It's likely my all-t...
by Tradman
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:26 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Flute cleaning
Replies: 2
Views: 1764

Re: Flute cleaning

You may want to see if the maker can accept it and clean it well for you for a nominal fee. Blayne Chastain of the IrishFluteStore has an excellent video on care for flutes but does not reach to the level of yuck you're describing. If you cannot determine the maker, or the maker has passed away, or ...
by Tradman
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:03 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Delrin flute suggestions for 2024?
Replies: 25
Views: 7837

Re: Delrin flute suggestions for 2024?

I can say without any hesitation that Dave Copley makes excellent flutes. I've got a six key blackwood flute from him and I've tried a delrin Bb (the beast it is).
by Tradman
Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Matt Molloy Playing an 8 Key again
Replies: 4
Views: 3081

Re: Matt Molloy Playing an 8 Key again

Great clip, thanks!
by Tradman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: Ormiston R&R style blackwood for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 1976

Re: Ormiston R&R style blackwood for sale

Bump. Price is $805 plus $15 S&H CONUS.
by Tradman
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: Ormiston R&R style blackwood for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 1976

Re: Ormiston R&R style blackwood for sale- Price reduced

Weekly bump
Price reduced to $825 plus $15 S&H CONUS.