This is where the student will look at the purchase of the 'step-up' instrument. Not only are they required to play more complex and speedier technical passages, but their tonal requirements subtly change from ease of sound to quality of tone. After a few years of practice and progression, flute players begin to desire more from an instrument. The first flute for the majority of flute players will be designed with ease of sound production as the focus. Traditional flute case for TJ flutes 480 gms What is the weight of the case without flute? Upon arriving home, wash the swab/cloth as soon as possible and throw away the plastic bag. After every rehearsal or performance: before putting the instrument into its case, first swab the inside of the flute and put the cleaning cloth in a plastic sandwich bag, then wipe down the lip plate and keys with an alcohol wipe, being careful not to touch the pads. If you do, wipe hands and fingers with alcohol-based hand rub or alcohol wipe before touching the flute.ĥ. Try not to touch your face with your hands until rehearsal is over.

If you have a wooden lip, head, flute or wooden piccolo them do not wipe down the wood with an alcohol wipe!Ĥ. (TakeĮxtreme care not to touch the pads with the alcohol wipe).ģ. Wipe down the lip plate and each key of every instrument with an alcohol wipe and then discard wipe. Wash your hands well with soap and water and then use alcohol-based hand rub.ī.

Do not share instruments during a rehearsal or concert.Ī. The most effective way to protect yourself against Coronavirus is by frequently washing your hands with soap and water and/or cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand rub.ġ.

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