Always allow your flute to dry, mouthpiece down, after playing,
and before returning to its bag
Some people have reported damage to the flute's inner
chamber from cleaning flutes with alcohol. Instead, after
playing, slide the totem back and allow the inner chamber to air
dry.
Flutes will last longer if periodically re-oiled. Coat the inside of
the flute with a nontoxic oil or wood conditioner. These can
usually be found at a music store or cutlery shop. Organic
olive oil will also work. Remember - it must be nontoxic! A 20
gauge shotgun bore swab makes a good applicator for oil (this
tip courtesy of Eric Munson of Willow Flutes).
Oiling the entire flute will only add to your flute's beauty and
longevity!
and before returning to its bag
Some people have reported damage to the flute's inner
chamber from cleaning flutes with alcohol. Instead, after
playing, slide the totem back and allow the inner chamber to air
dry.
Flutes will last longer if periodically re-oiled. Coat the inside of
the flute with a nontoxic oil or wood conditioner. These can
usually be found at a music store or cutlery shop. Organic
olive oil will also work. Remember - it must be nontoxic! A 20
gauge shotgun bore swab makes a good applicator for oil (this
tip courtesy of Eric Munson of Willow Flutes).
Oiling the entire flute will only add to your flute's beauty and
longevity!
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