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The Gemeinhardt 310SB is a proprietary model that only the top dealer in each state is allowed to sell. The upgrades are that it has an NG head joint which she said makes it much easier to play, there's some decorative stuff on it, and it's made in Elkhart, IN instead of China. It is solid silver. The NG headjoint makes this flute very easy to play. Does not come standard with E facilitator, but they can order it.

• The Haynes Amadeus is indeed solid silver, with everything on the list, except the E Facilitator, but they can order it

• This model usually doesn't need it either, and plays in tune without it.

• Trevor James, Virtuoso Model is their most popular flute, but it is a newer model that they carry. (Carried it for a few years) She said he is a technician in the UK. Solid silver and comes standard with everything on your list except the E facilitator.

Summary information: All of their B foot flutes come standard with a Gizmo key, and are solid silver. E facilitators are no longer standard, but they can order it on a flute if someone wants it. She said the newer flutes have come a long way and are much easier to play and stay in tune. So she recommends that musician try them and then, if it's something they still want on the flute, they will order a flute with it on it.

Practice Techniques - Slow it down

1. Slow practice techniques to learn runs

2. Build awareness of tone,

3. Vibrato and intonation

4. Understand your physical relationship with the flute