Headjoint Cork Position
Most players take the flute headjoint cork position for granted. But did you know that it changes the tuning of your flute depending on where… Read More »Headjoint Cork Position
Supercharged Pearl Flutes
One task I have taken an interest in lately is creating supercharged Pearl Flutes that tend to work in overdrive when compared to the standard… Read More »Supercharged Pearl Flutes
Schmidt Flute Pads – Part 4 – How Flute Pads Work
In this article, I want to discuss the pad that I believe is right at the peak of flute pad evolution right now – the… Read More »Schmidt Flute Pads – Part 4 – How Flute Pads Work
Muramatsu Pads – How Pads Work (Part 3)
In article 2 we talked about Straubinger pads and how they have revolutionized flute playing. But since then, Muramatsu pads have been created to perfect… Read More »Muramatsu Pads – How Pads Work (Part 3)
Straubinger Pads – How Flute Pads Work (Part 2)
In the previous article, I described the benefits and drawbacks of the traditional flute pad – still the most commonly-used pad on flutes. In this… Read More »Straubinger Pads – How Flute Pads Work (Part 2)
Felt Flute Pads – How Flute Pads Work (Part 1)
Traditional felt flute pads employ the most archaic technology for our modern flutes. They have been used for hundreds of years, yet they are still… Read More »Felt Flute Pads – How Flute Pads Work (Part 1)