Hannah Haefele

In the 11 or so years I’ve played the flute, I’ve tried dozens of brands, including Armstrong. When I was shopping for my first flute, I wish I had a best Armstrong flute models guide to read. I didn’t end up playing an Armstrong flute, but I did get an Armstrong as my first piccolo. […]

Are you tired of the sound of your metal flute? I think you should look into how to find the best wooden flutes to help get a different sound. I’ve never played a wood flute, but I have played a wood piccolo off and on for about seven years. I love how wood can stand

Do you want to play the bass line in your local flute choir? I’d recommend learning how to find the best contrabass flute so that you can play different parts in ensembles than just the melody. I’ve played the flute for over a decade and have experimented with all kinds of flutes. While I haven’t

Are you tired of your flute leaking spit when you pull it out of the case? I’d love to explain how to clean a flute so that you can keep that from happening. I’ve played the flute for over a decade and have cleaned my flutes and piccolos thousands of times. The right steps have

Do you want to explore the bass line in your local flute choir? You should learn how to find the best bass flute so that you get an instrument that meets your needs. The bass flute sounds an octave lower than the regular flute, and it can be super fun to play. I got to

After trying various flutes at all levels, I wish I would have had a best Yamaha flute models guide. While I’ve never chosen a Yamaha flute for myself, I know the brand makes excellent instruments. I’ve tried some and have borrowed a few during college. Yamaha might not be perfect, but the company offers flutes

Do you struggle to play trills cleanly and quickly? You might want to review some flute trill charts to learn the correct fingerings. I’ve tried trills using standard fingerings, and they just don’t sound as good. I love using trill fingerings, even for fast passages that aren’t technically “trills” but are just too fast for

Whether you’re a beginner or professional, you should know about the best flute solos to play. Some solos have been standards of the flute repertoire for centuries, while others are merely a decade old. Fortunately, the flute rep is massive, so most players will find a piece they like. However, that can make it hard

I’ve played the flute for over a decade, but I still sometimes need a flute fingering chart guide. Having a fingering chart can help if you need to learn basic notes, trills, or anything else. You can learn a lot from a flute fingering chart as long as you can read it. Consider what goes

After buying four piccolos and trying many more, I’ve learned how to choose the best piccolo model and brands for me. As much as I’d love to say they’re also the best for you, I’d be lying. Piccolos respond very differently to different players, so what works for me might not work for you. However,