Hello everyone,
I’ve been enjoying everyone’s thoughts, tips and antics for awhile now and am now a new (participating) member and wanted to say hello. I’ve been playing flute for a couple years and have picked up some great advice from many of your postings, thank you for that!
FYI, I play a Hammy as well as a Jon Cochran flute…love them both 
Welcome!!!
Yes, welcome!
Welcome on board!
What tunes do you like/want to play?
What interested you in the wooden flute?
Be welcome here!
Sounds like you have good taste as well as good flutes! 
–James
Welcome to the site!
May I ask you a question? Do you play ITM on another instrument? If not, what brought you to the music and to flute in particular?
I have a number of reasons for asking, which I can expand on if you care.
Thanks, and again, welcome!
A Hammy and a Cochran–fine flutes…
Oh yes, and a hearty welcome.
Cheers,
Jason
Hi Cubitt,
I had played bodhran/bones for years and as much as I love Irish rhythm instruments, I wanted to be part of the melody. I suppose being a percussionist has helped me with rhythm and appreciating that it is crucial when playing with others.
So, I fell in love with the flute. I began whistle, until I could purchase a quality flute and slowly transitioned to flute, while still keeping up with the whistle. Believe me, I have a long road ahead of me of learning, and I can’t wait:)
Enthusiasm is a great motivator, and at least you know the music. How did you get into it in the first place?
Hi there,
Oh so many tunes tunes I love and want to learn, I don’t even know where to begin. I know that I need to work on embouchure, breath control, etc, before I can be at a point I want to be to tackle some of the tunes out there. I guess my thinking is that I’d rather have 10 tunes down really well, than 100 that are unbearable for myself and others to listen to:)
My interest in the wooden flute? That is such a huge question for me, overall, I would have to say just feeling a “connection” with the instrument/love-respect for the music and emotional outlet perhaps.
Growing up listening to Matt Molloy didn’t hurt either…