How to Remove the Plugs from an Open Holed Flute
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- How to Remove the Plugs from an Open Holed Flute: LearnFluteOnline.com
Today, in this video, you will learn all about the plugs in an open holed flute. Rebecca will teach you the best way to remove those plugs as well as what not to do when trying to remove them.
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How to Remove the Plugs from an Open Holed Flute
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Very beautiful clear explanation you are a very teacher.
Thank you! I'm glad that you found this video clear and helpful. If you're looking for more flute instruction, check out my website LearnFluteOnline.com Hope to see you there soon!
-Rebecca
The video I viewed just before this one was from an instrument repair shop, and he said to use a pointed object to push the plugs through! I'm so glad I watched your video before I did anything!
Oh goodness, I agree! I'm glad you're here and I could be helpful to you. Good luck with your flute! - Rebecca | learnfluteonline.com
Last fall I discovered that there was such a thing as flute plugs. Imagine my delight at finally being able to play my, inline G, Armstrong 303 without having to contort my hands so much. Getting back into flute playing for my church, I recently got a Di Zhao 801, which came with plugs already installed. I left them in, since my skill level is not such as to make open holes a thing. Discussing the subject with the seller, who is also a Muramatsu trained and Straubinger certified technician, he indicated that the pad bushing issue is primarily a Miyazawa thing. I can't remember ever noticing anything other than a smooth bore in the keys of my Armstrong. I suspect it might vary between manufacturers. Some you can poke 'em through, some you can't. It seems like nothing's ever simple, but I was glad to see this video since it's always best to modify one's instrument with a healthy degree of caution.
Hi Richard,
I'm so glad you were able to get plugs for your flute and also understand more about different styles and manufacturers. Thank your for your kind words towards this video as well. Happy fluting, -Rebecca
I just purchased a Pearl 795 RBE-CD with Forza headjoint for our daughter and I didn't really know how to install or remove the plugs so I came here 1st to see what to do. Thanks for doing this video. It surely helped us out :-)
Hi Michael, I'm so glad this was helpful for you! You can find many other great resources for your daughter at my website, LearnFluteOnline.com, too. Come check it out! ~Rebecca
I played the song in the back round in a jazz group I was in xD
Thank you so much for this video. The plugs kept falling into the flute. Now I know better!
Hi Garry, I'm so glad I could help! Have so much fun with your instrument, and don't forget you are always welcome to join us in the members area at learnfluteonline.com for more amazing lessons and information like this! Thanks for being here - Rebecca
So beautiful, intelligent and wise! Thank you!
Thank you! If you're looking for more flute instruction videos hop on over to my website LearnFluteOnline.com hope to see you there soon! -Rebecca
Thanks
2:06 that is me😂😂
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Thank you, I knew I had ordered an open hole flute and those rubber buttons looked like they could be removed. I spent 3 days playing with them in it. I'm a beginner flutist but I'm a musician that studied classical guitar.
Hi Luis, you can leave the plugs in. In fact, it's a good thing to leave them in until you have a large skill set on flute. They won't bother anything to stay there. Good luck! Hope to see you at learnfluteonline.com sometime soon. :) Rebecca
subscribed! Outstanding!
Awesome! I look forward to seeing you at LearnFluteOnline.com! I think you'll find it fun & helpful.
~Rebecca
Thank's so much!!!
You're welcome! Glad you liked it. Make sure to check out all my resources at LearnFluteOnline.com, too! ~Rebecca
@@LearnFluteOnline Yes, thank you, I have done it yet. I subscribed, but I can't watch your new videos. They didn't run. Only the older ones worked. It's a problem with vimeo, I believe. It's the same at other channels.
Yah, vimeo had a few hours down last week. I haven't noticed it happening since, so all is well now. You definitely have to be careful taking those plugs out.. make sure to do it from the top - don't push them through the keys. Here's also a little article you might find interesting: learnfluteonline.com/open-hole-flutes-vs-closed-hole-flutes/ - Have fun! ~Rebecca
Can someone help me? I think mine came with the other type of plug she mentioned but did not show. Thanks for the great video though.
There's one type that has a cap on it (kind of looks like a little top hat), perhaps that's what you're talking about? Those are easy to take out .. just get your fingernail under the brim of the hat on the top of the key and it'll pop right out. The type I demonstrated here requires bringing it out from the top with something like a pin as demonstrated in the video. I hope this info helps. Thanks for the question. Have a great week. -Rebecca
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I always used to get my pen and push it down lol
Ah! Make sure you're careful with those pens. When you push the plug through the hole that can push the pad off of the bottom of your key as well, which is very bad for your flute. Try watching this video one more time, and I will show you how to remove those plugs safely. Happy fluting! - Rebecca | learnfluteonline.com
Not all open-hole flutes come with plugs... Maybe open-hole flutes intended for beginners? Which are not very common to begin with. I had to buy mine separately.
I wouldn't recommend using a safety pin... You'd definitely scratch the silver on top of the key. I think using a somewhat longer fingernail or a thicker piece of paper would be better.
Correct. Not all open-hole flutes come with the plugs. (most do though) You can definitely buy them separately. Thanks for pointing that out. Always remember to ask if there are plugs included (depending on your purchasing situation). Depending on the type of plugs you can get them out with a fingernail.. if you have one that will work. You can use a thicker piece of paper (cardstock) if the plug is already up above the hole. If it has sunken in you'll need to use a pin as I show here in the video. Thanks for the comments. Have a great week with your flute! :) -Rebecca
@@LearnFluteOnline, thank you very much for responding! I'm a bit iffy whenever it comes to potentially damaging an instrument, so I try to avoid safety pins and sandpaper when it comes to maintenance and cleaning. It was very nice to watch your video, as I couldn't find any other instructions online on how to properly insert the plugs (and remove them in the future).
I'm a saxophonist who has recently started to double on flute, so I bought a professional-level instrument, as I am not new to music. I was recommended to get the plugs by my teacher though to start out.
... :/ I did exactly the thing she said not to do ... T_T ... too late for watching this video ... :/
Whoops. I hope everything turned out okay. Make sure to check out my other videos at Learn Flute Online- I think you'll really like them! ~Rebecca
@@LearnFluteOnline Thanks ... I will check them XD have a nice day XD!
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The way you said not to do it is actually the way you should do it… you poking a whole thru the plug and using a safety pin is weird lol…
Hi Destiny, thanks for your comment. As stated in the video, the reason we do not poke the plugs through the flute by simply pushing them down is that over time they will become loose and will not fully plug the holes anymore. Best of luck! -Rebecca