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by rama
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Name that flute player
Replies: 7
Views: 821

Re: Name that flute player

back in the day when he had hair :lol: :lol: :lol:
by rama
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: “F” flute makers?
Replies: 10
Views: 2832

Re: “F” flute makers?

Geert Lejeune makes them, I have one on order
by rama
Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:51 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Jay Ham flute with new footjoint design
Replies: 6
Views: 2375

Re: Jay Ham flute with new footjoint design

stunning work, seems be meticulously crafted, thanks for sharing
by rama
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: The youth that belonged to Miltown
Replies: 18
Views: 5284

Re: The youth that belonged to Miltown

I heard these 2 young musicians on ClareFM podcast, absolutely wonderful playing, delightful music.
by rama
Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:50 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Received my keyed Jay Ham
Replies: 12
Views: 2847

Re: Received my keyed Jay Ham

stunning
by rama
Fri Apr 16, 2021 4:48 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Online tuition
Replies: 12
Views: 5310

Re: Online tuition

by rama
Fri Mar 19, 2021 7:03 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Second octave d is reluctant to speak
Replies: 16
Views: 6981

Re: Second octave d is reluctant to speak

might want to check the position of the cork
by rama
Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Beginner question about length of phrase/how muchair
Replies: 40
Views: 10438

Re: Beginner question about length of phrase/how muchair

I think the physics in that article is a little dodgy. Anything that uses the phrase 'partial vacuum' raises my suspicions so I would be cautious of using it as a source for something haven't studied such as anatomy. I bear Loren's cautions about such articles in mind. ...... The article is good by...
by rama
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Beginner question about length of phrase/how muchair
Replies: 40
Views: 10438

Re: Beginner question about length of phrase/how muchair

david_h wrote:Is it possible to exhale a decent volume of air at significantly above atmospheric pressure - blowing up a party balloon, playing an oboe, bagpipe etc - without using abdominal muscles?
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/bound ... breathing/
by rama
Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:25 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Geert Lejeune Flute Impressions
Replies: 6
Views: 4610

Re: Geert Lejeune Flute Impressions

From what I understand, he currently makes a Rudall model, a Standard model, and a Pratten model. The Standard model is a hybrid mix of Rudall and Pratten qualities. I bought a keyless "Standard" model from Geert. It played easily right out of the box with great power or softness - I found...
by rama
Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:36 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Loudest keyless flutes (or largest bores)
Replies: 31
Views: 19668

Re: Loudest keyless flutes (or largest bores)

Thanks! I think I can be flexible about the one year max. Just haven't tried enough flutes (and hoping to not have to :)) to know which one is the loudest. I have a standard Lejeune flute that is decent too, but not sure where it sits compared to the Gallagher or Olwell on that metric... Also my fl...
by rama
Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Boosey & Co Pratten Perfected ( 1895 )
Replies: 14
Views: 10069

Re: Boosey & Co Pratten Perfected ( 1895 )

274.6mm (excluding tenons)
320.675 (incl. tenons)
131.7mm foot joint
by rama
Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Boosey & Co Pratten Perfected ( 1895 )
Replies: 14
Views: 10069

Re: Boosey & Co Pratten Perfected ( 1895 )

I have Boosey PP serial # 6943, year is est. 1861
SL = 576.2mm
#C-Eb = 247.65mm
A440 approx. 15-17mm

I also play it primarily with a custom made HJ by Chris Wilkes which lengthens the SL:
SL 584.2 mm
A440 slide ext. 6-7mm
by rama
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: 2 new reels - Conal O'Grada
Replies: 11
Views: 4703

Re: 2 new reels - Conal O'Grada

here's a link to the full TG4 program, Conal starts around 4:30 into it
https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories ... ode=105508