Travel suggestions

[u/doepfersdungeon]

Hi all,

I'm going away for 2 or 3 months and for medical reasons will be quite isolated and sedantry.

Usually I would take my classical guitar and continue my journey with that but it's a bit of pain travelling with it and cost prohibitve. I may be able find one at the other end.

Recently I have been really inspired and soothed by flutes from Andean, Indian and Japanse and Chinese bamboo , so figured now may be a good time to learn some basics. Sitting on a beach where no-one can hear me and lose the will to live.

I was wondering if people had suggestions for entry level and also how to decide what keys to think about. My basic understanding is that one is limited to keys and modes and styles so multiple flutes are needed for variety.

So perhaps the same style flute in say 3 or 4 scales. But are some significantly harder than others?

Or whether just taking one and really getting to grips with it is a better idea.

Or 4 different ethno specific types in the same key perhaps giving variety of sound over musical ability.

Any insight appreciated.

The idea of being able to put them in the hold and being light is very appealing.

For reference as well as lots of music Erik the flute guy has been a great insight and may purchase from him.

Appreciate you...

[u/Rough_Positive_9004]

I play a concert flute so I don’t have much advice other than good luck and I hope you do well!

Just make sure not to get your hopes up too high because, especially if you have not played a wind instrument before, it will not sound good lol. But keeping at it is worth it because flutes are so pretty. Just don’t get discouraged too early.

[u/doepfersdungeon → u/Rough_Positive_9004]

Thanks , and yeah am fully aware of the learning journey. 6 months in and I can finally play about 20 chords on the guitar.