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Always worth a try... I'm seeking a keyless McGee 5088 or Keyless Rudall Refined from the CONUS side of the pond, if anyone is favorable to letting one go for a reasonable price. I'd prefer the improved elliptical or two semicircles embouchure, if possible. Minimum Disruption Tenon is just fine. Sen...

I've really been enjoying my Barna Gabos flute in F. It's a fun key, easy to fill and snappy to play. It allows me to play along with low F whistle tunes and to play trad tunes I normally play on my D flute. While it does exercise my embouchure, it doesn't take much wind.

Worked for me. Super fun videos. Thanks for posting those.

Angelicbeaver, I really enjoyed your youtube reviews. Thank you for posting those.

I have a Reviol Low D coming my way and I'll likely try some of the other keys, likely a G at some point. I'm blown away by the wonderful character of the Low F.

Thank you for sharing those! I'll take a listen.

The maker of my flute recommends a light coat of Almond oil. Anecdotally, this has worked well for me for many years. I lightly oil my flute every month or so. I think it is crucial, after oiling (especially with organics) and letting your flute set for a bit, that any surface oil is wiped free from...

Funny to me to read your post as I've also been playing my flute and whistles around the house whereas I usually play in one room. And, doing so because of the "Shelter in Place" Coronavirus circumstance. I too discovered resonant space in my house I hadn't previously noted. I wanted to re...

Sounds like a little bit of fatigue. Give yourself a break and go again. Also, no harm in bouncing between the F and D flutes. It just takes time to develop the strength and stamina. You'll get there!

Not a fife, but, I regularly play a wonderful flute in the key of F made by Barna Gabos. Because it is easier to fill than my D flute, it is fun and relaxing to play. However, I find it does require me to really focus my embouchure. It's light, nimble and fun to play.

I wanted to take a minute to praise my Reviol Low F whistle. It's taken me a few weeks to settle in with this whistle, but, wow, what a great player. On the standard points of review I'd say: the volume is loud but not overly so, breath requirement is quite manageable, it does have a fair amount of ...

Hello, I am offering my Copeland brass low F for sale. I purchased it from Loren off this board around 2001 or so. It is a fantastic whistle and in excellent shape and is a really great player in both octaves. I will send photos to interested parties and answer any questions you might have. I'm aski...