by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Dec 3, 2022 | Brands, Flute Purchase, Gear, Headjoint, High Register, Low Register, Tone
The Flute Center of New York sent me 4 different versions of the LefreQue Sound Bridge to test. I had a lot of fun testing them out on my professional flute as well as my daughters’ intermediate and beginner flutes. In this blog I will give you the results of my...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Aug 27, 2022 | Brands, Gear, Tone
Woodify Ring for Flute Review by DoctorFlute The Woodify Sound Ring is a clever invention by Alessandro Baticci – flautist, composer, and CEO of Woodify. Aptly named, the Woodify Ring is a ring of precision cut and shaped wood which encircles the headjoint, close to...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Aug 7, 2018 | Brands, Flute Purchase, Gear, Headjoint, High Register, Intonation, Low Register, Tone
When you attach a LefreQue sound bridge to a flute, the flute should be held securely either on your lap or in a flute stand. My preference is to put the flute in a stand. (That’s how I demonstrated it in the 2 videos linked below.) The LefreQue consists of 2 metal...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Jul 31, 2018 | Flute Purchase, Gear, Headjoint, High Register, Intonation, Low Register, Tone
To LefreQue or Not to LefreQue. That is the Question. Pronounced “le freak” by founder Hans Kuijt, LefreQue sound bridges claim to enhance the sound characteristics of wind instruments as follows: Purer overtones Better tuning Easier playing Better slurring Surround...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Nov 21, 2017 | Brands, Gear
I’ve had two new flutes in my professional career. Both were monumental in my life. When I began flute lessons at school in 4th grade, my Dad was the high school band director. He got me a Gemeinhardt from the schools assortment of instruments. I called it my...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Sep 26, 2017 | Gear
Do you have a gig bag? Is it your constant companion? My gig bag is my friend. It has been with me a long time. It was with me before children came along. In fact it was with me before I met my husband. Actually it was with me long before I met my husband. And...
