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A great introduction to how western music is put together compositionally.
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Thank you to the iconic @adamgrant for having me aboard! One of my favourite conversations ever. The full podcast episode is out now!!

A friend is selling this lovely Altus head joint if anyone is interested.

Altus solid silver flute headjoint (Z Cut) with Box | eBay This Altus solid silver flute headjoint with a Z cut is a top-quality instrument in beautiful condition made in Japan. The Z cut produces a quick response without sacrificing flexibility or control. The sound is open and free with a darker tonal colour. The headjoint is made of 925 silver and comes....

A lovely instrument, worth anybody's 3 and half thousand.

We have this excellent modern Philipp Hammig all silver flute for sale. Superbly built, and with a full rich voice, it makes a strong alternative to Japanese models with a similar specification. Recently serviced by us, it is offered for sale as usual in top playing order.

£3495

For more information:
https://arthurhaswell.co.uk/Shop/Philipp-Hammig-p725521890

> silver body, mechanism, and headjoint
> E-mech & C sharp trill
> excellent condition
> complete & original
> modern pitch
> recently serviced by us
Philipp Hammig's status as one of the world great flute and piccolo makers has been secured over many years of production. This example is a modern flute with all the extras. We serviced this flute a couple of years ago, since when it has hardly been used. We have nevertheless checked it over ready for sale.
The build-quality is extra-ordinary, and the attention to detail noteable, such as in the white footjoint rollers. The keys fall naturally under the fingers. There is a real feeling of solidity and dependability, combined with a verve as the flute comes to life when you blow it. With a big rich voice, it makes an interesting alternative to Japanese models with the same specification, and a good-value one too.
The flute comes in its original case and is complete with its original pair of tenon caps

Dear Flutist, Flautist, and Flute Player,

As many of you seem to be engaged on here with this tiny sideways blowing pipe, let’s talk once again about the piccolo. Yes, the unashamed troublemaker of the flute family—the instrument that can communicate with wildlife, shatter the bravado of even the most stoic orchestra members, and turn a perfectly peaceful rehearsal into a test of everyone’s patience (and hearing 😳).

First, let’s address the presence of a piccolo. Its mere arrival in a rehearsal is enough to make even the hardest brass player nervously shuffle their sheet music. You uncase it, and suddenly, the violins look uneasy, the conductor takes a deep breath, and the percussionist casually checks if they remembered their earplugs. It’s not just an instrument—it’s a warning!!

And then there’s the sound. The piccolo doesn’t just play notes; it declares them, usually at a frequency that only dogs and bats truly appreciate. When played well, it soars like a songbird on a spring morning. When played poorly… well, let’s just say there’s a reason no one invites the piccolo to play lullabies.

Let’s not forget its uncanny ability to communicate with nature. Play a high C outdoors, and you’ll summon every bird in the vicinity. A rapid trill? Suddenly, squirrels are chattering back, thinking you’ve issued some kind of woodland emergency alert. The piccolo doesn’t just belong in the orchestra—it belongs in a Disney movie, summoning forest animals for a dramatic rescue scene.

But, oh, the tuning. If you’re not a good player—or if you’re having a bad day—the piccolo has a way of broadcasting your struggles to everyone within a five-mile radius. Too sharp, and it feels like an attack on the very concept of harmony. Too flat, and it sounds like the piccolo is questioning its life choices. Getting it just right? That’s the stuff of legend, whispered about in flute sections but rarely seen in the wild.

And yet, for all its quirks, the piccolo is a marvel. It’s fearless, unapologetic, and utterly unique. It takes a special kind of musician to embrace its chaotic brilliance and wield it with precision. So, to all the brave piccolo players out there: we see you, we hear you (oh boy, do we hear you), and we salute you 🙏

Yours in high-pitched hilarity,
Jean-Paul (Flute Geezer at TJ flutes - London)

Thrilled to welcome the Assistant Professor of Flute at University of Texas, El Paso Mafer Guglielmina to the Haynes Young Artist family! Mafer plays a beautiful 10K Custom flute from our friends and partners Flutistry! www.wmshaynes.com/mafer-guglielmina

Want to join us in November to celebrate Sir James' 85th birthday in style? 🎼😍

Now, on his 85th birthday, Sir James is being celebrated with a special concert by close companions, friends, special guests and the orchestra with which he recorded the Mozart flute concertos in 1974, at the fabulous KKL Luzern. The musical gala will take place on Wednesday 20th November and you can be there!

Don't miss out, purchase your ticket today for this not to be missed event - https://www.kkl-luzern.ch/en/events/sir-james-galway-gala-zum-85sten