I played a DeKeyze flute once. I wasn't terribly impressed, but then again, it was in rough shape. I think the workmanship of other modern makers is better, though more expensive. But, I have heard of others finding DeKeyzers that were pretty good, so if you can choose from a selection, you might find a really nice one.
There are flutes being made with more rectangular embouchure holes. The old elliptical embouchure is a bit noisy and unresponsive to some. I like a boxed oval or a elliptical embouchure that's more undercut than some. Paddy Ward does a nice undercut ellipse which removes some of the drawbacks of the trad. oval. Terry McGee offers an improved elliptical embouchure as well as boxed oval and rounded rectangular holes.
BTW, I have heard some say that their not sure if DeKeyzer seasons his wood as much as other makers. That can be important.
Finding the right flute can be like finding the right girl to kiss. Your lips match up with some better than others. (Don't take anything Jack says seriously right now, he's just after drinking 5 gin & tonics) *hic*
"so , Jack , could we have a scale , like , to measure this stuff with ." - Jim Troy
To have a scale as to measure embouchure hole to lip ratios as per my allegory would require extensive field research. Even though I would enjoy the assignment, I think my wife would object most unreservedly if I engaged in the endeavor I'm afraid -- so you're on your own.
well, not exactly an irish flute but... I play a flemish bagpipe (doedelzak) made by him and I'm very happy. Nice sound, well tuned, 2 octaves.... great.
I know it is a while since this discussion but I have just bought a bee-ooo-tiful Arie de Keyser flute in Dublin on my travels. Strong low sound. Yes I am an absolute beginner but it felt and sounded so good straight off (having shopped around for a while) and I am steadily getting nicer sounds.
Arie de Keyser
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I played a DeKeyze flute once. I wasn't terribly impressed, but then again, it was in rough shape. I think the workmanship of other modern makers is better, though more expensive. But, I have heard of others finding DeKeyzers that were pretty good, so if you can choose from a selection, you might find a really nice one.
There are flutes being made with more rectangular embouchure holes. The old elliptical embouchure is a bit noisy and unresponsive to some. I like a boxed oval or a elliptical embouchure that's more undercut than some. Paddy Ward does a nice undercut ellipse which removes some of the drawbacks of the trad. oval. Terry McGee offers an improved elliptical embouchure as well as boxed oval and rounded rectangular holes.
BTW, I have heard some say that their not sure if DeKeyzer seasons his wood as much as other makers. That can be important.
# Posted on April 24th 2005 by meemtp
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I have seen a wooden piccolo (Bohem style) with a square embochure hole before.
# Posted on April 24th 2005 by Why Bother?
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Finding the right flute can be like finding the right girl to kiss. Your lips match up with some better than others. (Don't take anything Jack says seriously right now, he's just after drinking 5 gin & tonics) *hic*
# Posted on April 24th 2005 by Phantom Button
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Gawd! Did I really write that? (sips coffee)
# Posted on April 24th 2005 by Phantom Button
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"so , Jack , could we have a scale , like , to measure this stuff with ." - Jim Troy
To have a scale as to measure embouchure hole to lip ratios as per my allegory would require extensive field research. Even though I would enjoy the assignment, I think my wife would object most unreservedly if I engaged in the endeavor I'm afraid -- so you're on your own.
# Posted on April 24th 2005 by Phantom Button
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Hey, I play one of Arie's keyless blackwood flutes and I'm quite happy with it.
It's good value for money if you're at the beginning of your learning curve.
# Posted on April 25th 2005 by Toni Ribas
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I'm puckering up.
# Posted on April 25th 2005 by BegF
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I have a de keyser flute, not my main one I play a seery. I don't like the de keyser flute that much at all to be honest with you.
# Posted on April 25th 2005 by whysthat
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well, not exactly an irish flute but... I play a flemish bagpipe (doedelzak) made by him and I'm very happy. Nice sound, well tuned, 2 octaves.... great.
www.pello.cjb.net
# Posted on April 25th 2005 by Pello
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"doedelzak" - but is it in the Scrabble dictionary?
# Posted on April 25th 2005 by Will Harmon
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I know it is a while since this discussion but I have just bought a bee-ooo-tiful Arie de Keyser flute in Dublin on my travels. Strong low sound. Yes I am an absolute beginner but it felt and sounded so good straight off (having shopped around for a while) and I am steadily getting nicer sounds.
Thank you Arie!
# Posted on April 27th 2011 by jinksy