just got a Millyard F , oh what a lovely little thing this is , F is a wonderful lively key,
Also good for playing this:
https://youtu.be/MW18di2WhL4
I currently practice the 2nd tune in this set (The laurel tree). I like the F flute for its response. I made a simple keyless version myself from aluminium pipe. Rather large diameter, set the plug a little closer to the embouchure hole and it plays nicely in tune. I also use it for playing “Air on the G string” by Bach in C together with my wife on accordion. Recquires some half-holing which works great on the F flute as opposed to the low D. Even a F# in the 2nd octave with half-holing is no problem. And of course it’s easier to play when it comes to fingering. I think it is a nice key.
i have mostly played tin whistle, used to be be into years ago, faded and now coming back, along with it i am doing the flute, been practicing the “monaghan jig” i play by ear, though ABC is really easy, i have a tune someone played years ago and i am copying his style with a slow downer program, Shannen heaton plays a sweet “dear irish boy” on Eb , i transposed it to F sounds great
Finnegan is fast a heck, , think he is wearing a wig ![]()
I also thought it was a hair piece. But it’s shaved in the back so it might actually be real
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