goddamn powell.

[vixys]

*angry face*

Okay. As anyone who owns a musical instrument will know, from time to time they need servicing, otherwise they become buggered and whatnot (particularly mine, because it's made with a ridiculously high percentage of silver, and so tarnishes/warps really quite easily) - but really, now is not a good time for mine to be put in for a

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[royal_chandler]

You're sick? I hope that you get better soon! *hugs*

Ugh, I know about servicing. I didn't have any commitments with my guitar but I was always having to get it looked at in times that felt extremely inconvenient. Now, I'm looking to get a new one--my cousin found a Gibson for only $300. Gibson's usually range in between $3,000-$25,000.

I hope that you're able to get the flute that you're looking for *crosses fingers* and that you can get some sort of significant practice in.

[vixys]

Gibson's usually range in between $3,000-$25,000.
... and $300 is quite a lot off that! Wow. I mean, my flute (Powell Signature, 97% silver) was about £3000, but $25000? Wow. :D

The flute we rented is a pretty bog-standard flute, to be honest. It weighs about half as much as mine (because it's probably only silver plated), and while the high notes on mine are just effortless they're so laboured on this one. And while I'm practising the "Within..." piece, I have to leave out certain notes, because they are literally too low for the flute.

*face* *palm* *misses her flute already*

Also, guitar-playing. I approve. :D (My brother plays. Badly.) Is it just electric you play, or acoustic as well? ♥

[royal_chandler]

I just play acoustic. I like listening to electric but I could never see myself playing one.

Your flute sounds very nice and accessible! I can see as to why you miss it so much!

I'm sorry that there's some many differences between the flutes. Hopefully the transistion from the rental back to the original will be a bit smooth?

[vixys]

I could never see myself playing one.
Any particular reason why not? I mean, I know quite a few people who started out just on acoustic and then picked up electric (and now do both) - is it just a personal choice? (I mean, I'd not particularly like to play the piccolo, which is basically just a small flute, but I guess the comparison isn't wholly exact!)

I don't think "accessible" is quite the right word for it, because it has its downsides, too--it tarnishes really easy; I can't play it as long as I could the one we rented because of the weight (it genuinely makes my arms hurt)--but it makes the most gorgeous sound, and the tone is just so clear, even when I'm having a bad day playing-wise. :D *fangirls her flute* And it's pretty.

Oh, the transition back will be fantastic - because suddenly everything will be easier, and it'll sound nicer, too! :D ♥

[sacred_petra]

Music instruments are terribly contrary that way! I think they get amusment out of breaking right when we need them most. BTW, that Clarke piece sounds interesting, though very modern I'm guessing, I'll have to look it up. I'm not really a modern music fan, but if I'm going to be a decent teacher, I should at least know some modern pieces

[vixys]

Yeah, the Clarke piece is a very modern piece - it's got loads of extended techniques and all sorts, but it's stunning. (It's managed to convince the one of the music staff at school that flute choirs are actually pretty awesome - previously, he hated them with a passion!) Obviously, it's a world away from Bach and the like, but still - modern or not, it's just... amazing.

*fangirls* :D ♥

If you were looking into more modern pieces as a teacher, I think Ian Clarke would be a good place to start, particularly for more advanced students. He does some amazing pieces: Hypnosis, The Great Train Race and Sunstreams spring to mind, as well as Within...

(I think I should get paid as this guy's PR agent. :D ♥)

[sacred_petra]

Also, omg, a Powell Signature! Going from one of those to a standard student flute is so hard. It really makes you appreciate your flute more! Personally I fangirl my Haynes Deveau, but when I was trying out flutes, I fangirled the Powell too. I think my parents thought I was a bit weird... Anyway, have fun with the Brandenburg. You're making me jealous, and making me miss being in a school with an orchestra.