| SERVICE PLANS DESCRIPTION Open Hole cost | Play Condition 4 Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments Up to 12 Pads Replaced $170.00 | Comprehensive Repad Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments All Pads, Corks, & Felts Replaced- Includes Cleaning; $280.00 +$50.00 polish nickel/silver keys |
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How do you fix a flat key on a flute?
How do you replace a flute keypad?
How much does it cost to replace a flute?
| Service Estimate of Price | Full Repad $265 | Adjustment & Budget Repad $225 | Adjustment & Partial Repad $160 | Pad Replacement w/ Adjustment *$8.00 |
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Why are my flute keys not working?
Why is my flute not playing F?
After you play a flute for a long period of time, the condensation can build up inside the first chamber of the flute and the flute stops playing
. The solution for this is to remove the bird from the flute and let it dry overnight. In most cases, overnight is enough to have the flute dry out.
What are the keys on a flute called?
The flute has special keys called the
“trill” keys
.
Do flutes need servicing?
A: We recommend getting your flute serviced (also known as a “clean-oil-adjust” or “COA” or annual maintenance)
once a year assuming normal use
(how much it is played) and care (environment, and if you clean it each time you play it).
How many pads are on a flute?
16 * Flute Pads per Set
.
How much does it cost to replace pads on a flute?
| Instrument Type/Level Partial COA Fee* Pad Replacement | Flute – Beginner from $125 + $30 per pad | Flute – Step-Up/Intermediate from $185 + $30 per pad | Flute – Entry Professional from $225 + $30-$50 per pad | Flute – Professional from $255 + $50 per pad |
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Can you replace flute pads yourself?
Do not attempt to replace your flute pads if you don’t have access to or aren’t completely comfortable using the required tools
. Music & Arts and The Vault assume no liability for any damage you may cause to your flute while attempting to replace flute pads on your own.
How often should flute pads be replaced?
Flute pads typically last
3-6 years
, depending on how often you do the maintenance. Make sure to keep your flute clean and dirt-free, and don’t forget to do yearly maintenance to improve the life of your flute pads and flute. This will save you future costs on repadding your flute.
How much does it cost to get a flute polished?
Typically the cost to professional clean a flute will cost
around $50 every few months
depending on the frequency of usage. The cost can vary based on location, the state of the flute, and the musical instrument technician but generally will cost around $50.
How do you clean a flute key?
How do I know if my flute is broken?
Look for
fraying, peeling, puffing, or tears in the “skin” of the pads
. If you see any of these, your flute can limp along for a while, but probably needs repair depending on the severity of the tears. Some bubbling or dirtiness is possibly okay.
How do I know if my flute has a leak?
CHECKING FOR PAD LEAKS
Look for tears or spots where the pads have worn through
. Examine your flute under good lighting, possibly using a flashlight to see the pads more clearly. Tears or worn spots in the pad skin may reveal a small area of white felt showing through the pad skin.
Why do flute keys stick?
The dirt usually gets on to the pad when the pad is damp
. Dust in the air, or in the flute case, settles on the skin and it gradually becomes slightly sticky. Another cause is players consuming sweet drinks or food before they play the flute. Stickiness seems to follow soon afterwards!
Why does my flute sound airy?
The airy sound
could also be caused by ones embouchure
. It could be to tight and constricted. The sound would therefore be small and very airy. To get a less airy sound in addition to a bigger sound, simply open up your throat and use a looser embouchure.
Why does my flute not sound right?
The most common cause of a fuzzy flute sound is that
the student simply isn’t using enough air
. Flute is the only wind instrument that does not have a mouthpiece placed directly in or completely covering the mouth.
What key are most flutes in?
The standard concert flute, also called
C
flute, Boehm flute, silver flute, or simply flute, is pitched in C and has a range of about three and a half to four octaves starting from the note C
4
(middle C).
Are more expensive flutes easier to play?
The answer is
NO, NO, NO
. More expensive flutes are designed for more advanced players; players who have developed a good tone and overall tone control. These professional flutes are quite often difficult to control in the beginning, but a competant player easily learns how to use the flute effectively.
What key should I buy my flute in?
If you like the sound, you might try a B flat key flute then, however most beginners prefer to start off with a standard
G, D, F or C key flute
. Eric’s flute sounds a D note when all six holes are covered, and it sounds more pentatonic to my ears.
Do flutes need to be tuned?
It’s normal for your flute to need adjustment
like this every time you play from few millimetres up to 15 millimetres. Depending on the environment you are playing in, it can be slightly different each time. Another way the length of the flute can be changed is by adjusting the cork inside the head joint.
Can you use rubbing alcohol to clean a flute?
To clean a flute with rubbing alcohol,
take a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol soaked into it and rub around the mouthpiece and lip plate
. This will kill any bacteria on and around this spot without the need for bleach. Don’t use rubbing alcohol inside the body of the flute or around the keys.
