My flute sounds really airy on notes from C# within the staff and up. I really need advice on how to fix this problem. I`m thinking it`s a combination of the flute and my embouchure. I tried fixing my embouchure and either tightening up or loosening and changing the position of the mouthpiece, but the most I can mute it is to a low buzz of air. Can anyone help me? please. THanks in advance

Also, I have a question about the prospect of buying a piccolo. I`m thinking about getting a Yamaha YPC-32, but the Plastic/Silver combin. Gemeinhardts seem more budget-friendly. ARe these piccs good for their prices, and if any other piccolo brands are suggested, include price range for a plastic/silver or all plastic piccolo and other opinions. Thanks again

dont buy germindhart....

my teacher says that its not a good brand

My C# sounded airy too...try dropping your jaw and blowing down into the hole more...it might help

well sara,my flute teacher is the director at the university of alabama and says Gemeinhardts are good.Yeah they are,I got a Gemeinhardt piccolo,and I am getting a Gemeinhardt flute,I have an Armostrong right now.

My flute teacher played in many symphonies and she says that Gemeinhardts is a very good brand to buy. I have a gemeinhardt and it plays really good. Better then a yamaha!

I have a Yamaha wooden with silver mechanics.... I do recommend it... Unless you`re really thinking about going professional (then I would recommend Powell which is a bit more expensive). I think the Yamaha I have is named 62. Nice name... ;p

Madeline (c;=

Regarding the Gmeinhardt picc. That`s the one I have, and I absolutley love it. Would recommend Gmeinhardt to anyone.