Flute Specialists Blog

  • Vibrato Tips for Performers of All Ages by Chris Potter

    Exactly what is vibrato? On the flute, vibrato is a change in the pitch and dynamics of a note that is created by a controlled fluctuation of air speed. Vibrato adds expression to a note, and that fluctuation needs to be controlled by the player. Many people discover they have an unpredictable air supply; this…
  • Sound Possibilities by Aiven O’Leary

    When I was studying flute, both in high school and in college, I had an uneasy relationship with sound. It isn’t that I had a “bad” sound, it was actually the opposite. Everyone told me I had a good sound. Right through college, sound was good. I got to check that off the list. Sure,…
  • End of 2020 Cash Back

    Our biggest cash back event yet! Some exclusions may apply. Contact us for more details.
  • Flute Specialists’ Favorite Things

    Roi Master Flute Cleaner - I have so many swabs, this one is definitely my favorite. It gets ALL the moisture out of my flute - even up towards the crown!33mm LefreQue - This lefreQue (paired with my Hammig piccolo) has absolutely enhanced my tone, especially in the low register.Fluterscooter Black Patent Leather Bag - This is…
  • Finding Purpose in Covid Times

    Many musicians have been questioning their life's work during the last 8 months. This time has been significant and life-changing, with far reaching consequences. At the start of it all, some people found themselves scrambling to create projects and set goals, thinking ambition was the antidote to idleness and resignation. During that time, people accomplished…
  • Fall Sale 2020

    Use code PRIMEFLUTES to shop on our website for 10% off instrument purchases. Offer expires October 16, 2020. Some exclusions apply. In stock items only. Not valid for Altus gold series flutes, Arista flutes, Burkart solid gold elite, Di Zhao gold flutes, Muramatsu 14k, Muramatsu 9k, Muramatsu ST, Muramatsu PTP, Miyazawa gold series, Sankyo gold…