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Thank you for you quick responses. I am really glad to hear the young fellow is coming to those sessions. As a musical player I have experienced situations where the younger folk have been made to feel very uncomfortable to the extent of embarrassment with the result being staying away. It makes me ...

As a beginner I was really hesitant to respond to this thread but after getting feedback from close friends I felt it necessary. I am a senior and decided to take up this lovely Irish flute wind instrument about 14 months ago. I have loved this flute to listen to since my teens. I’ve played the mand...

Thanks for all the feedback. Your all so welcoming!
I find the Copley and Boegli flute quite easy to play! The keys though as expected will be kind of a struggle! I guess slow, patience and humility!
Do you think the basic Bohm Trevor Wye books would be useful?

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. I also like Jazz and Klezmer! That is what motivated me to be “crazy” enough to pursue a keyed flute. By the way I purchased it from Blayne at the Irish Flute Store. He was wonderful very helpful to recommend an appropriate flute. The purchase and delivery ...

Thanks Sedi,
Would you mind suggesting a couple of easy pieces to work on?

I purchased a Copley and Boegli 6 Keyed flute! I should be receiving it today!! Any tips to help me learn to use the keys would be helpful. Ideas? Tunes to begin with? Online learning? I also want to venture outside the ITM repertoire but not to insult anyone.. I am excited to enter that rabbit hole...

Thanks for all your responses. I actually come from a classical mandolin background and would like to be able to play scales outside the ITM genre. I am used to playing anything from folk to classical to jazz and klezmer on my mandolin. Conical Bore, do you still play mandolin? It is a long waiting ...

I was wondering what are the thoughts of these on an Irish flute? Are they worthwhile to have. I also play tunes that are note ITM however I don't want to get into complicating matters and going for 6 to 8 keyed flutes! I will never be that level of a flute player! Thanks and I am open to any recomm...

The quick link search worked for me!
Thanks for directing me to that search link.

Sorry that your having so many problems with your update.
All your work and commitment is appreciated. As a newcomer the site and all the associated community have been welcoming and helpful.
Thanks to you all.
Barry

I don’t know if it is just me but the Search doesn’t function on my IPad?
Barry

Forgot to mention! I purchased the Killarney hi D.
As this is my first whistle I decided to go with the most popular and recommended.
I started with a Windward Irish keyless D flute just about 1 year ago and continue to love the journey.

I decided to purchase a Killarney whistle after rambling through all the youtube hype! It took about 1 month to receive it in Canada. It is truly as good as most of the reviews have stated. It is a “finely” made instrument. It is pricey but considering the included well made carrying protective case...

I took up the Irish flute 9 months ago and really enjoy it. I would like to get a whistle now. I prefer one that is mellower in sound as I will play it by myself and in a smaller room. I would like to avoid the high trebly piercing sound quality if at all possible. I also want one that plays true. I...

I guess that applies to my well aged self!!
Thanks for the clarification Kenny