The nuvo toot is perfect for small beginners to develop key skills for playing a woodwind instrument on and is an ideal stepping stone between the recorder and the flute. A flute bookshelf good books for getting into flute playing and making by mark shepard. Bfoot joints are a little longer to extend the flutes range, making the last note a b. The jflute is the perfect first flute choice for ages 4 to 10. The colored key cap set is a complete set of caps which can be used on the nuvo flute and nuvo student flute. The flute has a straight headjoint, body, and c footjoint. They are available in 3 different colors and can be used for personalizing your flute by adding a. Now children as young as 5 years can being to learn a real flute designed with them in mind. We cant wait to help you find the instrument thats right for you. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Open quick view dialog for nuvo flute curved head joint. This to me, makes nuvo flutes and clarineos the best for any child looking to. Now confident with working on fine flutes, i offer my services to you. The nuvo is an inexpensive flute system that is ideal for beginners or for experienced musicians who wish to double on flute and want to learn on an affordable instrument.
For general repairs or maintenance questions, please contact the nuvo distributor in your country. Cfoot joints indicate that the flutes range ends in a c. The nuvo flute features a waterproof kit design which. The toot is of ultralight construction, while its interchangeable parts allow it to grow with the student. Music teachers around the world recommend the nuvo flute, an innovative plastic flute that boasts many advantages of a standard metal flute and an excellent tone for a fraction of the cost. Though most flutes are made with straight head joints, a curved head joint is sometimes found on a student flute to ease the students hold of the instrument until their hands get adjusted. Nuvogebogenmondstukvoorjfluteenstudentflute nuvo gebogen mondstuk voor jflute en. Over the years, members have founded a great depth and breadth of committees, following their own passions and seeking to move the nfa and greater flute community forward. Dedicated to engineering innovative products for multiroom audio, our passion for music is matched only by our desire to deliver it with brilliant quality. For comparisons sake, lets look at the gemeinhardt 2spch flute with curved and straight headjoint. From flute purchasing, to repair service, to selection of music and accessories, you will find only the highest quality products and service from flute pro shop. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items.
The jupiter 3s prodigy flute was definitely created with the small beginner in mind. This document is a comprehensive flute repair manual for the modern boehm and brogger flute mechanisms. The nuvo jflute is essentially a flute with a curved head aimed at smaller players as young as 5 by curving the head it brings it closer to the player meaning your arms arent required to stretch so far. No musical instrument sounds right if it is out of tune. Buy nuvo student flute black with steel collar at amazon uk. Nuvo instruments can be easily maintained and repaired by someone with basic technical skills and simple tools. For extracheapo, may i suggest a plastic nuvo flute. Musikus boufer musical instruments bofferdange editus. Along with being a flute repairman, rich lupo leads an active life as a professional flutist and has performed in professional bands and orchestras, as well as solo recitals. Musikus boufer in bofferdange, full practical information on musikus boufer. Lightweight polymer with antislip insert, machine heads. The nuvo jsax opens up whole new opportunities for kids to take up the sax at an early age. An introduction to the general characteristics of the nuvo student flute and the nuvo jflute. The pacers president of basketball operations conducted a zoom press conference on tuesday, april 4, updating the media on his team and how its working through the covid19 pandemic.
Learn more tips for keeping your flute in top playing condition in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in. Ozwinds brass and woodwind your online store and retail music shop to buy musical instrument accessories and new and used musical instruments. The nuvo student flute kit consists of care products, a swab, a case and of course, the nuvo flute. It smells of strong plastic when the mouth piece is at your lip. Flute expert tries plastic flute vs her flute youtube. Apr 08, 2012 an introduction to the general characteristics of the nuvo student flute and the nuvo jflute. Learn more tips for keeping your flute in top playing condition in this free flute care. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on nuvo flutes instruments at musicians friend. Lightweight, low cost, low maintenance, accidentproof, waterproof. What is a plastic flute i started learning the flute at school when i was 9 years old and both my beginner and advanced flutes were straight head, silver plated models.
Get the guaranteed best price on student flutes like the nuvo jflute upgrade kit at music123. These welldesigned instruments look and sound much like real band instruments, and the windstars curriculum provides a terrific foundation for young music students, setting them up for success when they join band. Dedicated to engineering innovative products for multiroom audio, our passion for music is matched only by our desire to deliver it with brilliant quality to any or every room of the home. Please allow extra time for us to handle your order, and contact us by email rather than phone as we cannot handle large call volumes. Rich lupo flutes and piccolos is a fully licensed flute repair and sales company founded in 2003. The following list of safety items should be on hand and easy to reach in an emergency. This set includes a nuvo first note lip plate which can be used in the very early lessons as the student is. Rich lupo flutes and piccolos 1630465lupo 5876 rich. The flute is set up correctly when it leaves the workshop but some settings may need to be adjusted over time. The following pdfs and videos cover some of the possible things that may be encountered during the lifetime of a nuvo instrument. Not only very easy maintenance, but also great sound im doing nuvo challenge durling lockdown here in france. These flutes are designed to be very durable but nuvo also offers free repairs if anything does happen.
A fully illustrated guide for players wishing to maintain their own instruments as well as for flute repair professionals. The plastic nuvo flute is a good practice flute or a backup flute. This neat wall hanger can be fixed to a wall, shelf or cupboard using the 4 screws. The way the nuvo flute adjusts is the same in principle as adjusting a regular metal flute so any flute repair shop will be able to assist. Nuvo plastic instruments a great range of plastic clarinets and flutes for young children to make their first steps into music making.
The nuvo student flute kit is a standard sized plastic flute for children beginners. Find great deals on ebay for nuvo flute and nuvo flute 2. When things go wrong with your own flute, its easy to find the problem and fix it yourself. I bought her a fife, but she didnt play it as got frustrated with not being able to produce a note, and she didnt want to start on a recorder as it wasnt a flute sorry shes a bit stubborn, no idea where she gets that from. Much better value for money and far more flutelike is an apprentice flute just flutes in croydon do their own one which isnt vastly more expensive than the horrible plastic nuvo. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of nuvo flutes at guitar center. You might not realize it, but flutes can be out of tune just like most other instruments.
These colourful instruments are great kids and beginner flutes. One of the oldest instruments, flutes have been part of just about every culture worldwide for thousands of years. Nuvo flutes are a lightweight, versatile alternative to a regular flute without sacrificing an authentic flute sound both the jflute and the student flute weigh less than 250g, making them perfect for young students who may not be able to hold a traditional flute in the correct position for a long period of time. About latelier du son most wide selection of wind instruments to the grand duchy of the luxembourg. Flute making and repair courses take a course with the vermont guild of flute making, and learn the things you always wanted to know about the mechanics of the flute. At the vermont guild of flute making, under the guidance of fine flute craftsman, jonathon landell, i learned the finer points of flute repair.
Along with being a flute repairman, rich lupo leads an active life as a professional flutist and has performed in professional bands and orchestras, as well as solo. Ready to play, straight from the case, it has a fully adjustable curved head joint featuring the standard easyblowing lip plate as well as the patented firstnote lip plate also included with the student flute kit. Mainly carved from wood and reeds with a set of holes down the body, flutes have added an earthy, soothing, whimsical, and airy flair to many music genres such as ethnic songs and world music, military marches, classical melodies, and beyond. I was asked to play test the nuvo student flute which is made from plastic. Flutes differ from other members of the woodwind family in that they do not require the use of reeds, but the instruments sometimes do need their own care and maintenance to keep them in proper working order. Safety should be the first concern when attempting any of these repairs. The latest addition to nuvos growing range is the very cool jsax, enabling kids as young as 5 years old to develop sax skills while experiencing the joy of making music. Nuvo instruments provide an easy transition from playing recorder to being in the band.
The set includes the nuvo firstnote lip plate which can be used in the early lessons while the student is learning posture, fingering and playing simple tunes. A new quality plastic flute full of astonishing innovations that help students make fast progress and at an astonishingly low price. The gemeinhardt 2spch is a student flute that comes with both a curved and a straight headjoint as well as a foot. The flute features a silver plated nickel body, head, and foot joint, together with closed keys. Suitable for nuvo clarineo, nuvo student flute and nuvo jflute. Nuvo toot pre flute instrument for beginner musicians whiteblue. Nuvo plastic instruments normans musical instruments. The firstnote snapon lip plate is provided as an option with every instrument.
From whistles and pipestyle flutes to the european fife, japanese fue, native american flute, and western concert flute, theres no shortage of instruments found in. It is washable, durable and comfortable to play plus interchangeable parts means that the nuvo flute will grow with the student. Rich lupo, founder, is internationally respected as an expert on flute repair. The nuvo toot is the sister instrument of the dood. There are gems to be found from quitters looking to unload an instrument thats only been played a semester. It also includes a replacement fitting for the jflute. If you have any interest in musical instruments, you must.
There are a number of useful accessories included with the instrument and optional accessories shown below. This nuvo jflute upgrade kit converts the nuvo jflute to a standard flute with a straight headjoint and c foot. Get the best deal for nuvo flutes from the largest online selection at. But if your music instructor or band teacher tells you your flute is. Our expert departments and workshops allow us to offer you professional advice and rapid maintenance and repair. Other flute repair services all work other than a coa or mechanical restoration is based upon examination and consultation. Nuvo toot pre flute instrument for beginner musicians blackblue. Sax repair, flute repair, clarinet repair, mouthpiece restoration and appraisals most repairs completed within 24 hours credentials and guarantees. Most members of our service staff are musicians themselves, which puts them in the perfect position to help you with everything from your choice of instruments to maintenance and repair issues.
It has a recorderlike mouthpiece that enables beginners to play notes and simple. The tampa flute studio offers flutes, piccolos, harmony instruments and accessories from a variety of top flute makers. Written for college professors and students, as opposed to professional repair technicians, this illustrated document offers stepbystep procedures to guide readers through standard repairs and. Ive had nuvo flutes for my youngest starters and theyre amazingly easy to pick up and supported with a clear tone and ease of playing. I recommend beginners buy a nuvo flute due to ease of use, price, weight and durability. The nuvo jflute weighs just 235g and is approximately 60% of the weight of a metal flute. Flute springs keep keys closed when they are not being played. The flute has ancient roots as a musical instrument, and it remains a popular choice among students and aspiring players even today. Have them meet you at a repair shop and get the techs advise on the current state or a repair estimate on the instrument before you buy. The nuvo flute range has been designed to allow a student to start as early as 4 years old and keep the instrument for life. An illustrated basic flute repair manual for professionals.
Well present you with a recommendation and an estimate reflecting time and materials prior to doing the work. The nuvo philosophy is to produce instruments that do not compromise on tone or intonation but take advantage of new material and manufacturing techniques to a reduce the cost to school children and amateurs, b eliminate any physical barriers that make it difficult for children to learn, and c produce tough instruments that need minimum maintenance. Dear flutists and teachers, from time to time on our flute discussion groups we receive requests from wellmeaning doityourselfers about repairing old found in closet flutes. You can not produce anything close to the sound a silver flute.
However i wouldnt start a student on an assembled flute until they could consistently get a good sound from a head joint alone. The weight is an added bonus as almost any age of child can get involved with making music. A comparison between a student nuvo flute and professional flute. We are running our mail order service with a very small team. Spray bottle of water the kind used to water plants, or spray cleaners will do. Meet the nfa committees committees play a critical role in guiding the nfas mission and policies. The durable design allows this flute to survive the elements and some drops and dings. Well, finally, theres a resource online which shows exactly how this is done. For a child ready to progress from the recorder, this is the perfect next step to ultimately playing the flute. This flute is duly approved by band directors, repair technicians and music retailers spread across the country.
Get the best deals on nuvo beginner plastic body flutes when you shop the largest online selection at. Musical instruments, musical instruments repair and maintenance, musical instruments wholesalers and retailers, percussion instrument, used instrument. To create modern musical instruments which improve the learning process and inspire more people from all walks of life to experience the joy of making music. If you are in need of spare parts, please contact your national nuvo distributor. Nuvo products whether its an old favorite or the newest hit, fill your home with the music that moves you. Quality is the object of all services offered at flute pro shop. You can not produce anything close to the sound a silver flute can make.
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