#headcork

Oh. My. FUCKING. GOD.

I... my flute... why...

I had my flute sent in to a local music store for a full overhaul last spring. The flute tech there is pretty well known and respected around here. There’s a large symphony orchestra in town, and all 3 flutes and the subs use him.

The reason I am making this post is because. My headjoints. They, ALL 4 OF THEM, had the headcork placed 17.3 mm from the UPPER EDGE OF THE EMBOUCHURE HOLE. If you don’t know, for proper intonation, most flutes require headjoint cork to be placed 17.3 mm from the CENTER of the embouchure hole.

I have been frustratedly dealing with really bad intonation for over a year, because of this failure to remember basic flute repair stuff. I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING WITH THE EQUIVALENT OF A PRE-COOPER SCALE FLUTE. BECAUSE OF THIS. AAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHH.

Also I didn’t get into the university I’m attending now’s flute program because of bad intonation. Thanks, world. Thanks.

So basically, next time you get your flute repaired, make SURE that you check your cork placement. It will save so much pain and agony in the long run.