Does your flute need to get repaired?

Do you wonder whether or not your flute needs to go in for a repair? Is this an area of your flute playing that you are unsure about? Today I am briefly covering some of the things to look out for to decide whether or not you need to take your flute in for a service. Learn a bit more about the care and maintenance of your beautiful flute!
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[@baileyjanes1]

ive had my flute nearly 7 years and never had the pads replaced. Recently I have been having more and more issues getting low notes out on the flute when I had no trouble before. I thought something was wrong with me but then I tried them on a school flute one day and was able to play them again. The pads are peeling, dirty, and definitely worn. I wish I didn't have to but I think I have to get them replaced now.

[@laurino.]

When i started they borrowed me a flute and all my friends were improving a lot but i coudn't play the low notes and i was so upset for like 2 weeks but one time i played the flute of a friend and the low note was extremly easy so i told the teacher, he gave me another and now is much more easy XD

[@helledegagne2706]

Thank you!

[@tocamesevals]

Hi Tatiana, how often do you maintain your flute!? Best for you, from Caracas-Venezuela, country that fights for a change of government!!

[@sam24076]

I have a question for you Tatiana: how do I play high notes on the flute quietly?

[@haleyanderson2258]

I've been trying to figure that out for ages 😊🙄

[@forreal_suckers]

not sure if you can.. xD
if you can, it seems very hard

[@erikgonzna]

Greetings from Mexico, you're the best!

[@Toipno]

thank you!

[@Neuro_Spicy887]

Hi there. Could you please advise on the specific screws I should adjust to fix the issue where my high E flat sounds flat with standard fingering but is in tune with the shortened fingering? I frequently alternate between the two fingerings in chromatic passages to balance the intonation with surrounding notes. I appreciate your help.
🙏

[@bbgigi7472]

I had six pads replaced, but I’ve noticed that the more I play the better my tone gets. Does it take the pads a while to settle?

[@forreal_suckers]

yep!

[@singingflutist4104]

Hi, I'm just wondering how often you should get a flute serviced just for a regular "checkup" and about how much that is?
Thank u (Ps. Love your videos, they have helped us so much)

[@forreal_suckers]

every year would be great, but 3-4 years is good(just reading off regular professional cleanings and making sure it's okay)
depends on the music store, so i cant answer that.

[@emilysmith7741]

I have not played my suit in a long time and now is only played it for 4 days and the wire where the keys are broken and and the bar for the keys has snapped I don't know what I'm going to do now

[@naomiwalton1052]

Yes

[@forreal_suckers]

The flute I have(beginner and I have Trevor James E flute) is very hard to get lower notes out on. It was fine, but it started not wanting to get E, D, F, or any of those out. It just refuses. I looked at one of the keys I don't use and it looks like the paper or whatever(that yellowish covering over the pad) is peeling away and showing white and is like sticky(I don't have anything sugary before I play lol) could this key be leaking and causing the sound to become airy and difficult to play?
Also looking at a Yamaha flute, so I will be advancing!

[@Freedommeadow]

Thanks for your video. To take my flute in for a service I have to drive 3 hours so I like to make sure there is in fact a problem. I am having a problem with my "D" note after I have been playing a long time, it will not work.I will blot the pad on the foot (pinky key) and it helps a bit, but the response is still not good. The note, when it decides to come out is very airy and wooden sounding. I literally have to grab another flute if I want to carry on. Is this even normal? If I pick the flute up the next day it has dried out and will sound fine so the repair guy might think I'm crazy.

[@TheFlutePractice]

Hmmm…sounds like the pad gets moisture and then deforms. I don’t think he will think you are crazy. One look at the pads and he will immediately tell you which pads need replacement!

[@HLWizard_GirlWizard]

The string of my flute broke suddenly when i was practising a piece ig because i haven't touched it for a while or it can be caused by other factors as well.

[@TheFlutePractice]

It does happen! Flutes are a lot like cars and just need some work every now and then

[@HLWizard_GirlWizard]

@@TheFlutePractice I just took it to the technician yesterday and he said the screw had been loosen, which made the spring snap

[@thesiblingduo6471]

My school flute u was playing a song then my teacher told me to play a song it won't make a sound in some notes but why please get back to me today because I need to play it Tomorrow

[@thesiblingduo6471]

If you can

[@emilysmith7741]

And my flute is 6 years old and it has never had a service