Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!

    
Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    16:29 on Saturday, March 1, 2008          

CatMan
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Posted by CatMan

Wow! This is a very interesting post. Nice job!


Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    07:44 on Sunday, March 2, 2008          
Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    08:34 on Sunday, March 2, 2008          

vampav8trix
(445 points)
Posted by vampav8trix

Jbutky,

That one flute is a little intimidating. I am afraid I might loose a digit trying to manipulate it. Very COOL!

I was joking about not playing anything below a D, but those are some really cool footjoints. It's kind of cool that Gemeindhardt made something like that.

I tried one of those BoPeep hand rests and my complaint is that it is too hard. I know that the flute is hard but it seemed as though my streathing to close the hole on the G key was even more exaggerated.

The thumb ports that I got from flute world are made of a kind of rubber. If they made a hand rest like that, I might be willing to try it again. I am still wanting an off set get flute of course.

The thumb port did help with the footjoint quite a bit. It keeps my thumb from bending backward and shortening the reach of my fingers. At least that is what I think is going on with my hands. It does help.

Can't wait to see what else you guys come up with.


Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    09:04 on Sunday, March 2, 2008          

jose_luis
(2369 points)
Posted by jose_luis

Anyone inventing a way to play B2 with LH index down?

<Added>

Sorry I meant D2... Still confused with english notes names...


Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    12:21 on Sunday, March 2, 2008          

tenorsax13
(534 points)
Posted by tenorsax13

Woah I like that Boehm flute thing, it looks like it has similar keys to the saxophone!


Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    14:13 on Sunday, March 2, 2008          

Account Closed
(3248 points)
Posted by Account Closed

Vamp, I don't care for any of those hard thumb ports and such either. I use the soft side of sticky back velcro and it is much softer and does the trick cheap and feels good.

I did make some flute key extensions in the past and if I ever find the CD that the pictures of them are on, I will load them in here. These are the only two I could find at the moment...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flute_fun/200819429/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/flute_fun/43958262/

I have a Samick flute that has a very comfortable angled footjoint. It is interesting. The flute is made in Korea and I have never seen or heard of one until now. It is actually quite nice.





Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    20:23 on Sunday, March 2, 2008          

Account Closed
(491 points)
Posted by Account Closed

i have a thumb port and i love it! i have carpal tunnel and the position of where my hand is now helps alleviate some of the pain i have. for my left hand, i have a piece of moleskin padding. its so soft... haha

my next project: to cut a piece of moleskin padding to put on the crease of my thumbport to make it even softer. my only complaint about the thumb port is how sensitive the top of my thumb gets after playing for a while. but id put up with the sensitive thumb than the surgery id have to have.


Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    16:13 on Monday, March 3, 2008          

Tibbiecow
(480 points)
Posted by Tibbiecow

My friend uses Dr. Scholl's moleskin on her Bo-peep; it's really comfy.

And no, it doesn't make the tone more open...


Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    17:11 on Monday, March 3, 2008          

Account Closed
(491 points)
Posted by Account Closed

But i thought any and all types of modifications make the tone more betterer!!

YOURE WRONG, I TELL YOU! WRONG!!!



Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    17:33 on Monday, March 3, 2008          

vampav8trix
(445 points)
Posted by vampav8trix

I am with you on the Thumbport. I have developed a permanant dent in my thumb from it digging into my tender flesh. At least it isn't hard and has some give.

Someone needs to write to Bo Peep and tell them to make their product squishy.

And tell Gemeindhardt to start making those cool footjoints again.


Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    22:13 on Monday, March 3, 2008          

Account Closed
(491 points)
Posted by Account Closed

squishy. reminds me of when i first got my license and my mom wanted me to get a car made out of jello and that every time it hit something, it would turn to jello.

i said no and made her change it to chocolate pudding. chocolate is better than anything.

::homer style:: mmm... chocolate.


wow, way off topic.


Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    15:55 on Thursday, March 6, 2008          

vampav8trix
(445 points)
Posted by vampav8trix

Those are some incredibly cool flutes. I don't feel like such a handicapped person anymore.


I make these adaptations    07:28 on Monday, March 17, 2008          

Flutelab
(2 points)
Posted by Flutelab

Hi Suzy
I object to you using photographs from my website, without permission or even naming your source. Indeed I make many adaptive wind instruments, as well as ergonomic flute headjoints. Also the one-handed flute of edit was made by me. A detailed description of how it works is in the latest issue of Pan (magazine of the British Flute Society).
If anyone has any questions, please email me directly at info[at]flutelab.com.
best wishes to everyone!
Maarten Visser


Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    15:02 on Monday, March 17, 2008          

JOhnlovemusic
(1279 points)
Posted by JOhnlovemusic

I do not know why "flutelab" would be turning down or trying to restrict free advertising. The links clearly show "flutelab", and Susie DID mention FLUTELAB.

I am glad Suzie mentioned flutelab as I just had a friend ask me yesterday about how her daughter can learn flute when her hands are too small to hit the keys. And yes, I will refer her to flutelabs site.

From a legal standpoint I would quesiton why there is no warning on the wedsite page and why protection to prevent copying was not installed (an easy thing to do). Also from the legal side there was just a recent court decision that sets presidence on forums and discussion groups which does allow mention of and use of photos, descriptions, links, and opinions of sites and their services regardless of copyright.

So, anyone who is irked, just sit back, take deep breath, and relaize, "It is good".



Re: Flute Modifications and Ideas... Flute Mods, Tips for Better Hand Support, etc. Welcome Here!    17:02 on Monday, March 17, 2008          

vampav8trix
(445 points)
Posted by vampav8trix

Suzie,

I too found your post and links to the flutelab website helpful and informative. I think that it was great that you showed us where we can get flute mods and some examples of the amazing work that they do.

I am a little upset that the owner or possibly an employee was unhappy about the free promotion of his business. I pesonally would be thrilled if I got more traffic on my website and more business for my company due to being mentioned on a forum.

I am bewildered by his request that you not do some free advertising.

Oh well....


   








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