I’ve been interested in getting one for a long time, and i actually bought a fixed-up romantic-era one-key a few years back to try out – i found it so impossible to play in tune that i just gave up in frustration. But i’ve been listening to quite a bit of Bach and Telemann, and decided to spring for an Aulos Grenser model. It came by Fedex today and OMG what a difference. Almost ridiculously easy to play compared to the one i’ve been struggling with.
I’m totally hooked. Having trouble putting it down. This is a bad thing, i’m looking at what i can sell to buy more.
Chas has been promulgating his subversive traverso ideas around here for years. So far I’m holding out.
Though I must admit, I had a McGee Noe Freres flute come through the shop a while ago that was the most delightful thing in the world. I may have to have Terry whittle me one. Not a Traverso I guess but certainly not an “Irish flute” either…really lovely.
