Flutes

 

The Lost Chord wrote: I am getting a flute for Chrstmas, and i want to know what i should get....i want a flute with a gizmo like Ian Anderson, i want to be able to play like anderson! What type of flute does he use? Thanks

I play flute, and to get Ian Anderson's 'buzz' flute sound you sing notes whilst also blowing/playing the flute as normal. He nicked it from Roland Kirk, so if you haven't heard him, I suggest you check him out, also Harold McNair who is probably one of the best sax/flute players ever!

Here's a link to all the info you need regarding Ian Anderson and the flute:

http://www.j-tull.com/musicians/iananderson/equipment.html#f lutes

I suggest you get a Selmer beginners flute, but make sure it has a 'split E' mechanism.

Edited by Off Centre

I am getting a flute for Chrstmas, and i want to know what i should get....i want a flute with a gizmo like Ian Anderson, i want to be able to play like anderson!

What type of flute does he use?

Thanks