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Doctor Flute Blog
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KraftGeek Capsule Music Stand Review by DoctorFlute
Have you tried as many portable music stands as I have? Did you find that they were either too heavy, too flimsy or pinched your fingers? Well, I finally found a portable music stand that measures up. I highly recommend the Capsule Music Stand by KraftGeek. Overall,...
LefreQue – Results of Testing 4 LefreQue on 3 Levels of Flute
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...
Would You Woodify?
Have you heard of the Woodify Ring for Flute? It’s a wooden ring you fasten to your headjoint to improve your tone in various and mysterious ways. I made a video of myself testing 3 different Woodify Rings: Cherry Wood, Walnut, and Beech Wood.
All 3 rings noticeably changed the sound of the flute and produced different sounds than the other rings.
But do they measure up to the manufacturer’s promises?
How to Attach a LefreQue to Your Flute
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...
To LefreQue or NOT to LefreQue That is the Question
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...
Flutes Through the Years
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...
The Gig Bag
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 he's...