I've been playing the flute for 27 years (ok, I made a 20 years break until two years ago), I heard for the first time a couple of weeks ago about that "option", and could not really understand what it is until I watched this video: thank you!
Bought my Trevor James concert series as a step up flute without Split E seventeen tears ago and my high E sound phenomenal I guess you have to make the best of what you have and if you practice properly you will get it either way.
On my armstrong flute if you add the side G# key when playing the high E, it does the same thing as the split E. It's just the extra left pinky added. No big deal.
Another awesome video hope you are staying safe and well. You are one of the best content providers on TH-cam and I’m seriously thinking of considering some Skype lessons with you at some point in the New Year
Chris - that is wonderful to hear. Thank you for such a lovely compliment, and I'm so glad the lessons helpful! I'm afraid I don't offer Skype lessons - I just don't have time to do that as well as make the videos and the flute programs in my biz. If you want to learn more though, have a look at the free mini-courses here: www.flute.school and I'll be teaching you, just through a video, rather than Skype!
Hi Olive. In actual fact, I'd never heard of a clutch until you mentioned it! I found out a bit more, and I can answer you that no, most split E mechanisms don't have a clutch. It could be a new(ish) addition to flutes, and the best person to talk to about it would be a flute maker, or a flute seller. They'll know a whole lot more than I do and can give you options in case you want to look into something for your flute! Thanks for prompting me to research it :)
"Every good quality flute will have a spilt-E mechanism on it." That's not true, is it, Jane. What you should have said that the vast majority of "high quality" flute brands will offer a spilt-E mechanism AS AN OPTION, just as with various trill keys and head joints with different lip plates.
Hi New Jawn, thanks for your comment. It's interesting timing on your comment, because I have just discovered the same thing. I learnt recently from a pro flute repairer that split E mechanisms are WAY more common in Australia than in the US. I rarely see a flute without a split E. But I've learnt that in the US, they are exactly as you said - an option. Thanks for pointing it out to me!
Why worry about high notes? All of the trumpet players who can't play high notes to save their lives say that high playing isn't everything and it's not necessary. (psssst......I'll tell you a little secret. They're lying. They're just jealous that they can't play high notes, so they belittle high note playing)
Clear & straight forward explanation.. Have been really enjoying your series. Glad I found you.
Thank you Twains - that's great to hear!
I've been playing the flute for 27 years (ok, I made a 20 years break until two years ago), I heard for the first time a couple of weeks ago about that "option", and could not really understand what it is until I watched this video: thank you!
Awesome Eric! Glad it clarified things for you! Jane
Hadn’t thought of high E as a relative of the A. Grew up without a split E so will have to check this out more
Yes, I like your thinking - they are indeed relatives!
This is great information, Jane! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful Gina!
Bought my Trevor James concert series as a step up flute without Split E seventeen tears ago and my high E sound phenomenal I guess you have to make the best of what you have and if you practice properly you will get it either way.
That's awesome your high E is sounding great! 😀
Very well explained, thanks Jane, God bless
Thank you, Jane! Very helpful! Keep these videos coming!
Aww thanks JT! So glad they're helpful for you.
On my armstrong flute if you add the side G# key when playing the high E, it does the same thing as the split E. It's just the extra left pinky added. No big deal.
Ooh I haven't heard of that alternate fingering for that note. If it works for you, then go for it! 😊
Another awesome video hope you are staying safe and well. You are one of the best content providers on TH-cam and I’m seriously thinking of considering some Skype lessons with you at some point in the New Year
Chris - that is wonderful to hear. Thank you for such a lovely compliment, and I'm so glad the lessons helpful! I'm afraid I don't offer Skype lessons - I just don't have time to do that as well as make the videos and the flute programs in my biz. If you want to learn more though, have a look at the free mini-courses here: www.flute.school and I'll be teaching you, just through a video, rather than Skype!
Hi! Do most split e mechanisms have a clutch? I have read comments about split e getting in the way of some trills if there's no option to disable it.
Hi Olive. In actual fact, I'd never heard of a clutch until you mentioned it! I found out a bit more, and I can answer you that no, most split E mechanisms don't have a clutch. It could be a new(ish) addition to flutes, and the best person to talk to about it would be a flute maker, or a flute seller. They'll know a whole lot more than I do and can give you options in case you want to look into something for your flute! Thanks for prompting me to research it :)
very informative. 👍
Glad it was helpful DC!
Thank you :-)
You are welcome George!
Do piccolo have split e? Thank you
Hi Jayphe - some piccolos have split E mechanisms, but not cheaper student ones!
Split e need different fingering?
Nope, the split E mechanism is on some flutes, you don't need to change your fingering for the high E natural. 😀
"Every good quality flute will have a spilt-E mechanism on it."
That's not true, is it, Jane. What you should have said that the vast majority of "high quality" flute brands will offer a spilt-E mechanism AS AN OPTION, just as with various trill keys and head joints with different lip plates.
Hi New Jawn, thanks for your comment. It's interesting timing on your comment, because I have just discovered the same thing. I learnt recently from a pro flute repairer that split E mechanisms are WAY more common in Australia than in the US. I rarely see a flute without a split E. But I've learnt that in the US, they are exactly as you said - an option. Thanks for pointing it out to me!
Why worry about high notes? All of the trumpet players who can't play high notes to save their lives say that high playing isn't everything and it's not necessary. (psssst......I'll tell you a little secret. They're lying. They're just jealous that they can't play high notes, so they belittle high note playing)
Haha Don that's funny :) Thanks for your comment!