So I just received my new (old) flute- a Firth, Pond & Co. w/ an Abell hj. It has a rectangular embouchure cut, which is new to me. I play a Hudson Pratten original with the oval cut. I am curious about players who play on flutes with both kinds of cuts. Granted. I just got the Firth.Abell, and have not really had time to get used to it, but I can tell straight away that it's going to take some getting used to before I can fully utilize the nuances of this type of embouchure cut. Just like to hear from others. Clips forthcoming!
Arbo
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Re: embrochure cuts
Is the rectangular cut able to bend notes well?
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Re: embrochure cuts
Here's a couple of clips of the Firth, Pond & Co. flute w/ Abell hj.
http://www.box.net/shared/2hn6sygdkk
http://www.box.net/shared/ykv2yjty7z
Please keep in mind I just started playing it this evening, so I have about 15 minutes total on the flute.
Arbo
http://www.box.net/shared/2hn6sygdkk
http://www.box.net/shared/ykv2yjty7z
Please keep in mind I just started playing it this evening, so I have about 15 minutes total on the flute.
Arbo
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Re: embrochure cuts
It's fixed now. Sorry about that!plunk111 wrote:Bad file names...
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Re: embrochure cuts
REALLY nice sound! I see why Firth and Pond is so popular... I used to have a McGee GLP, modeled on the F&P and it was my favorite flute. I'll get a 6-key someday (sigh)...
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Give me a few weeks with the instrument and I should be able to suss out the nuances of it!plunk111 wrote:REALLY nice sound! I see why Firth and Pond is so popular... I used to have a McGee GLP, modeled on the F&P and it was my favorite flute. I'll get a 6-key someday (sigh)...
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Re: embrochure cuts
Really nice clips. I bet that Abell headjoint has a lot to do with the sound.
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Re: embrochure cuts
I'm sure you're right. I haven't tried the original hj yet, but when I do I'll make a couple of clips of the same tunes for comparison. Thanks for listening.Dana wrote:Really nice clips. I bet that Abell headjoint has a lot to do with the sound.
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Re: embrochure cuts
Good playing, have a blast.
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Re: embrochure cuts
Very nice Arbo! It is more then the funny looking head, 
it is you! The old American flutes can play quite nice with the original heads, as it was common to have a deep chimney on these flutes.
I will buy your CD when you cut one...
it is you! The old American flutes can play quite nice with the original heads, as it was common to have a deep chimney on these flutes.I will buy your CD when you cut one...
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Re: embrochure cuts
Well, if you are going to buy my cd then I had better stop posting these 'one-off' clips and settle into some serious playing!Jon C. wrote:Very nice Arbo! It is more then the funny looking head,
I will buy your CD when you cut one...
My God! The pressure is on!
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Re: embrouchure cuts
arbo, you sound great....but you always do.
you should be the one telling us how the two feel different in playing.
is the head fully lined?
hey......put me on the CD list too !!
you should be the one telling us how the two feel different in playing.
is the head fully lined?
hey......put me on the CD list too !!
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Re: embrouchure cuts
Thanks Eilam.
It is indeed a partially line hj. and it seems to be somewhat shaved on the outside of the embouchure hole. I am not sure how to go about making a comparison, but perhaps after playing it some more? I look forward to giving it a substantial run through next week when I have time to do so. I will try and post a few clips with the original Firth hj as well. I don't know about comparing it to the Hudson Pratten... two entirely different beasts!
Arbo
It is indeed a partially line hj. and it seems to be somewhat shaved on the outside of the embouchure hole. I am not sure how to go about making a comparison, but perhaps after playing it some more? I look forward to giving it a substantial run through next week when I have time to do so. I will try and post a few clips with the original Firth hj as well. I don't know about comparing it to the Hudson Pratten... two entirely different beasts!
Arbo
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Re: embouchure cuts
Always wondered how you might sound on a small-holed flute. And wow, what a bark! Love tone and playing. 