Simo
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It looks like he's been very buzy. I might get my letter to him in a bit earlyer next time and realy push my luck. It means I will have to be good
for a whole year 




It's a Dixon Low D Flute (keyless and not silver) ~ although I do have a good old Gemeinhardt for doubling in pit orchestra. The pennywhistle is a Susato Dublin High D.Lori,
Keyless or simple fingering and if so, how many keys?
Why they are referred to as "Irish" is beyond me, just a case of when Boehm came up with his flute, all the pros wanted one. They then needed to unload their old gear cheaply. Do realise if you turn up at an Irish session with a silver flute, noses are turned up but enjoy, especially if low Bb.
Stephen, I read this a while ago. It's written more as a narrative of what he's been told/does as he researches the history and gets to grips with learning to play. Style's a bit odd, but there's a lot of good interesting stuff there. Hopefully he gets to a second edition and the goofs are eliminated, or annotated.I got a copy of "The Devil's Horn", by Michael Segell. Haven't read through it all yet, but a quick skim whilst sat upon 'the throne' ellicited a few mutters ( the Goofus is a recorder-like instrument?? The weight of cork changes the tone??? ).
I also got a pair of 'pop-pop boats' - and I urge all of you to rush out and buy one of these ingenious old-fashioned toys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boqUUPMT6Gc
Regards,
Why don't you know?Nachoman " What's a Gruffalo"??![]()
Of course we know, just checking that you do too, Jules. ;}Why don't you know?![]()
We will be in the stalls, so we'll be hanging around somewhere near door 4 before the show. By the way, I intend to take a pair of binoculars and try and get a good look at Garbarek's stack. (I'm sure you know what I mean...).Here here and- see you there!
Just as well it's not Candy Dulfer....We will be in the stalls, so we'll be hanging around somewhere near door 4 before the show. By the way, I intend to take a pair of binoculars and try and get a good look at Garbarek's stack. (I'm sure you know what I mean...).
or sax.co favourite.... who i've temporarily forgotten the name of.... the baritone player from the current mingus big band. Ah yes- Lauren Sevian....Just as well it's not Candy Dulfer....))
I've read a bit more of the book, and it's beginning to broaden out a bit. Found some interesting stuff which is new to me - plus a few more things that made me huff and puff!Stephen, I read this a while ago. It's written more as a narrative of what he's been told/does as he researches the history and gets to grips with learning to play. Style's a bit odd, but there's a lot of good interesting stuff there. Hopefully he gets to a second edition and the goofs are eliminated, or annotated.
Ta for the tip on the pop-pop boats. Did some googling, looks like the kids (including this big one) will be making some.... Races down the bath, anyone?
Would be interesting to see a review on your web site - I'm sure a lot of the huff and puffs went right over my head.I've read a bit more of the book, and it's beginning to broaden out a bit. Found some interesting stuff which is new to me - plus a few more things that made me huff and puff!
Interesting to read his take on the Nazis and saxophones - again, some new info there, but I wonder what he'd have made of that old Eugene Schuster horn I had with an SS insignia on the bell.
I also seem to have ended up with three copies of the book!
Hope the pop-pop boats work out, I've already started modding mine!
Regards,
Not a bad idea! I'll have to read it a good few times though, just to make it a fair comment.Would be interesting to see a review on your web site - I'm sure a lot of the huff and puffs went right over my head.
Currently reading your manual. Loving it. Can I email feedback for the second edition?