Ian McLauchlan’s Guide To Making A Headjoint: Finishing the Headjoint

Posted on November 25th 2011 by Adam Clifford

This is my last article in the series on making a headjoint. Probably the most important stage of making a headjoint is cutting the embouchure hole. It is this that really makes it work or not. When I cut the … Continue reading →

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Hidden Gems: Christmas Music for Flute Choir

Posted on September 30th 2011 by Chris Hankin

There is now so much choice of Christmas music available for flute choirs that it’s difficult to know where to start. In this post I’ve selected some of my favourites which I can really recommend. Continue reading →

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Ian McLauchlan’s Guide To Making A Headjoint: The Riser

Posted on September 2nd 2011 by Ian McLauchlan

In my first two articles in this series I talked about how I make a headjoint tube and lip-plate. This article covers the riser: a part that you don’t really see but that is an important part of the headjoint. … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Flute Headjoint?

Posted on June 17th 2011 by Aislinn Turley

Robert Dick is an internationally renowned American flautist and composer nicknamed ‘the Hendrix of the flute’ due to his ability to create effects similar to electric guitar and push the boundaries of conventional flute playing. He was inspired by Hendrix’s creativity from a very young age and desired to match the sound and abilities of electric guitar on flute. Continue reading →

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Ian McLauchlan’s Guide To Making A Headjoint: The Lip-Plate

Posted on May 27th 2011 by Ian McLauchlan

In part 1 of this guide, I explained how tubes for handmade flute headjoints are made. In this article, I’ll talk about the method I use to make a lip-plate. Continue reading →

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Composer Profile: Cecilia McDowall

Posted on May 6th 2011 by Chris Hankin

It is very unlikely that you will not know at least one piece by Cecilia McDowall – even if it is the very popular Comic Song from the ABRSM grade 4 book! She isn’t a flute player, but her father, Harold Clarke, was. He was principal flute at the Royal Opera House, and professor of flute at Trinity College of Music. So it is inevitable that Cecilia would write music for us, and write it well. She is completely woven into the flute fabric in the UK, with works on exam lists and commissions ranging from contemporary solo pieces to music for large flute ensembles. Continue reading →

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Alternative Crowns & Stoppers: A Resounding Leap Forward?

Posted on April 22nd 2011 by Pasha Mansurov

Recently there has been some debate over whether the cork assembly inside the headjoint makes a difference to the way the flute plays and feels. Many headjoint makers and flute enthusiasts have been experimenting with different materials and set-ups, and several alternatives are already available through specialist shops. In this article I want to demystify this subject and find out whether there really is truth to it. Continue reading →

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Ian McLauchlan’s Guide to Making A Headjoint

Posted on April 8th 2011 by Ian McLauchlan

What I am intending to do over my next few blog posts is to describe the process involved in producing a headjoint from tubes and sheet, through to the final finished product. I am not for one moment suggesting that this is the only way of making a headjoint, but it is one that works well for me. Continue reading →

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Building A Flute Library: Baroque Sonatas

Posted on April 1st 2011 by Chris Hankin

One of the most bewildering parts of the Just Flutes catalogue is the Baroque section. All the titles seem to be the same, there are a great many composers who wrote a great many sonatas, and there are just so many editions to choose from! No wonder it’s confusing! This is a golden age of flute writing though and some of our most wonderful music comes from this period. Continue reading →

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Don’t Let A Metal Allergy Stop You Playing Flute

Posted on March 25th 2011 by Pasha Mansurov

Over recent years in Jonathan Myall Music, we have come across more and more flute players who suffer a silver allergy – and I’m one of them. I have several allergies: silver, dust, cats, (sharp flute playing!), and have found that I can not do anything about them other than to find a way not to be exposed to the causes. However, a silver allergy really isn’t helped by playing a silver flute! If you are like me, and need help with finding an answer to this miserable problem, read on! Continue reading →

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