I have a woodify and what i really like is that it makes the flute feel more responsive. I don’t think most audiences would notice a difference but if it makes a player like me feel more confident then it’s a plus.

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

Yes! And I really think that is the point of it!

@rachaelcarlson-simon1044

Ай бұрын

I find I have a very similar experience with add-ons such as this. It definitely absolutely feels different to play, and even if the audience doesn't hear it and feel it the way that I do, that different feeling can have a positive effect on playing. Or a neutral or a negative one. It just depends. But I think that's really what it comes down to, is that it's something you're going to feel and hear yourself more than others and it's more about whether and enhances your music making or not.

OKAY, I have so many things to say!! This has been such a fun comparison. Firstly, I agree with Teddy. They do sound different, it's not placebo. As a guardian of singing dogs, who have heard every make and model of flute imaginable, I can confirm without a doubt which flutes and headjoints they are going to respond to. They are sensitive to frequencies and sympathetic vibrations that we can only barely perceive compared to them, and some flutes present these frequencies so much that it triggers their instinct to "join in" with the song of their people. Lafin head joints will always get my dogs going, as well as any other highly focused, projecting, "zippy" headjoints. Bonus howling points for well adjusted Straubinger pads. At any rate, Teddy is the ultimate BS detector here, if you ask me. Secondly, these remind me of the difference I hear with both LeFreques and different headjoint stopper and crown materials. Though both of your flutes sounded lovely alone of course, the words I would use to describe the sound difference with the Woodify products would be "direct, focused, ringing, faster sound". I know some of that doesn't make sense, but when we are describing flute sounds I feel it's customary to just use words that are a sort of translation... Just the nature of trying to describe something you can't see. I agree I heard the difference a lot more on the GX, and I also agree that I really didn't notice much on the PTP until you played the walnut one. I can only think this is because of the difference in resonance being in direct contact with platinum vs silver. Though the PTP is also a silver bodied flute of course, the cladding is much thicker than standard plating and would certainly affect the resonance of the flute. And this test supports that, to me. I find with add-ons like this, it's kind of like you said- it's not necessarily better or worse, it's DIFFERENT. And then it's up to the player to decide if you like that difference or not. I have not yet tried one of these, to be honest I was skeptical of a non-metal resonance device having much of an effect, but shows what I know! Thanks for sharing this!!

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

I thought you may really appreciate Teddy’s contributions! And I LOVE your insights here! Just the best 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I think that is exactly it…different and, like choosing different head joints some will love and others won’t. I think I’m excited to use it for certain pieces of music!

Yes. Noticeably differences . It makes sense because the wood takes the vibrations and brightness.

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

Yes, definitely feels like it takes the edge off the sound and makes it smoother and darker.

I play Irish on a plateau Boehm with a Chris Abell wooden head joint. I have a hand condition that inhibits covering open holes. I'm looking for what the Irish call a good hard D. Very punchy and strong. I would, of course, be using my silver head with the device. The Abelll head is fabulous, so perhaps I'm reinventing the wheel. Thoughts?

Play more,love your flute,play and have fun,and forget thinking an accessory will make you sound better.💖👍🎼

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

Absolutely but these things are fun to explore and really give many a wonderful boost!

Mmm, love 'story time', and I feel a little less bad about cleaning my flute incorrectly to its detriment; it's health however is improving and I bought a heavy toilet roll holder in the shape of a dog with the tallest tail, just so I can't put down my flute carelessly ! I agree with you on every point, miraculously , hearing a distinctly sweeter sound on the M. GX, but the Muramatsu plat., with the Cherry wood made the notes come across as a little split! At one point on the M. plat., I wanted to record you to help me sleep, the piece was so soothing 🙆🏼, thanks for that 😌 🌿

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

Hehe...I love this! The toilet roll holder is such a great idea....ok, more story time!

The devices seem to dampen the resonance at the high frequencies the cherry more so the the walnut

I was OK with the cherry one on the less expensive flute, but (like you said) I didn't like it on your Plat clad flute. I'm absolutely sold on the Walnut combo one! It made both flutes sound better, but WOW! On the Plat clad flute, it was amazing! That's the one that would have caused everyone in the vicinity to turn and take notice. (When the walnut one was on your plat clad flute, you sounded like Galway on his golden flute!!) My "better" flute is a Gemeinhardt solid-silver flute (don't remember the model number or whatever - the flute was purchased decades ago), and I can't wait to put the walnut combo woodify on it!

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

Oooo! Excited to hear about the results!

I did not hear any difference. I saw a video with this flute player and he had stuff like that on his flute plus a thumb rest and he did not sound very good. I think he had it in his head that the flute was too difficult to play which is absurd, so he added all these gadgets that are not needed. Best thing is just practice, you don't get a good sound overnight.

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

I hear you, but what works for some does not necessarily work for others. We all need to practice, no questions asked, but some students find the thumb rests really helpful, others not at all. Some students get a wonderful confidence boost and others don't. So I think everyone needs to find what works for them and then go practice...hehe

@ofiterpunte

Ай бұрын

@@TheFlutePractice True story. I use the fingerport (the one for the left hand) whenever I play my spare offset G flute. If I don't do that, I ruin my hand shape for my main non-offset G flute. I haven't used the thumbport in ages, except to keep my flute oriented the correct way in the case (it slips and rests on the rods, ouch). But I'm really glad I had them in my first months of fighting and loosing against the mighty roller. On topic, the player always hears something different from the listener just meters away. Using a mic makes that even worse. I believe you hear/feel a difference with the woodify, but it's impossible for us to hear it in this video.

I am on the fence with either Woodify to be honest. I guess it is a good way to go if one has cost in mind but yet want to enhance the flute (especially the darker sounds) and cannot afford a full wooden head joint. I have one and love it but sadly it has a couple of cracks in it (live in a very desert-like climate and didn't have a humidifier at the time to keep it from drying out). So have to get it repaired - hopefully, can find somebody who can. At any rate, if cost is a factor and such, the Woodify sounds like to be a good option for enhancing the flute sound.

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

I am so excited to try this on cheaper flute, I think it is a huge win there. I think it can take a really cheap flute and give it a big upgrade at a lower price point than upgrading your instrument.

I'm on a device with a poor speaker, so take this with a grain of salt, but I don't hear much of a difference at all with the cherry Woodify on your flute. If anything, I can hear a slightly raspy quality with the Woodify. I wonder how much of what you're hearing is because you expect to hear a difference? What would happen if you listened to the recordings blind? Would you still hear a difference?

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

Definitely helps to listen with good headphones but, of course, a lot of it gets lost in the recording. I want to do some blind tests though with someone live in the room. That would be very cool!

I just love the sound of the plat clad Muramatsu 🫠, with or without the Woodify. Gorgeous! I just bought a Muramatsu EX III (over £3,000) an upgrade from a Yamaha 411. I swear I’ve never been so scared to drop a flute before 😂!! Sorry to hear about the GX 😢. I want to upgrade to a GX already!

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

Ooo! The EX is a great instrument already! I just LOVE the Muramtsu flutes. Really just stunning instruments!

I have a Jupiter 7e (made in China, not Japan -dunno if that makes a difference though. Still love what it can do once I really work at it😊) Think that product would work well on my flute too. Heard the price and did a quick conversion to ZAR. Nearly fell off my chair, but it looks to be an excellent investment so I'll be saving up like mad for it. (Soon as I have finished saving up for the Pneumo Pro😂)

@jodypalm303

2 ай бұрын

If you're a beginner or have embouchure trouble (as I do), you'll love that Pneumo Pro! I was hesitant at first (because of the price), but SO glad I bought it. I still use it occasionally, to check my air direction.

@davidm7000

2 ай бұрын

Aye, I did a conversion to USD and--yeah, wow. Is the screw made of gold and each Woodify hand crafted? Even the 10% discount--too much for this retired English instructor. I rather spend that much money on a new flute or flute lessons.

I'm sure it wood end up in my junk drawer. But, what do I know, or hear?

@copenhagen2

2 ай бұрын

nice pun :-)

No, just a marketing ploy, want to improve your tone than play more 🎼

I don't hear that much of a difference. It sort of seems like cheating to me to put that on your flute.

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

Hehe... I mean if you follow that logic then getting a more expensive flute is also cheating. I think anything that helps us create the sound we want is fair game! I think there is a bigger difference in person than the mic picks up but I think what works for some does not necessarily work for others!

More sound and less chit chat please

@farrier53

2 ай бұрын

Yes ! Less theatrics & doggy stuff too...😂

Less theatrics please. I limit my youtube time to practice my flute more....

Too much dog

@farrier53

2 ай бұрын

I totally agree !

Also, does the kind of wood make a difference? (I'm asking before the video has finished so forgive me if you answer this in the vid.)

Will that also fit onto an alto flute? It would be fun to have one that fits the piccolo, they can all use help. ;)

@dianemccreedy1299

2 ай бұрын

There is a larger sized one (it's wider, with 2 screws) made for alto flute. But it can't be used on a curved head, unfortunately)

@andreachinaglia5804

2 ай бұрын

@@dianemccreedy1299 I don't see why it can't be used on a curved head, if you mount it pointing forward instead of backward like usual there should be no problem. I am only guessing as I never played a curved head or a Woodify ring so I can be wrong about it.

@dianemccreedy1299

2 ай бұрын

@andreachinaglia5804 the Woodify for alto flute is not only designed for the wider bore of the alto, but is also twice the width of the standard Woodfy, so is far bigger all round. There isn't enough space between the curve and the barrel, where it is supposed to be mounted. If you try to mount it around the barrel, the screws aren't long enough to secure it on. The only area where it will physically fit is right next to the lip plate around where the cork is positioned, which isn't where it's supposed to be! I have one on my C flute and love it, so bought one for my alto too, but I only play curved head so can't use it, unfortunately. But thanks for your reply 🙂

@andreachinaglia5804

2 ай бұрын

@@dianemccreedy1299 I stand corrected

Is it more a difference in sound or your ability to play notes more easily/clearly?

@TheFlutePractice

Ай бұрын

Great question! A bit of both. But it does feel easier and smoother to play.