Posted by:
Eric K
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Date: January 14, 2024 09:43AM
The digital flute is actually a digital saxophone I use to play a simulated flute. Some musicians refer to these as Ewis.
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/winds/digital_wind_instruments/yds_series/index.htmlI use it for an excellent flute sound and also harmonica for some jazz tunes. It does a lousy job of imitating a tenor or alto sax so I use real saxophones and clarinets at gigs. The digital device is a novelty for a few songs each set.
One instrument I get a lot of requests to play in local orchestras is my low C bass clarinet. I have acquired pro level instruments over the years. Fortunately I retired as an engineer and could afford these instruments. I just got a text this week asking me to play the low bass for a musical along with an alto sax. I play the bass clarinet also at the local university wind ensemble.
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/winds/clarinets/ycl-622ii/index.htmlMy traditional clarinet is a Patricola from Italy.
When I am gone, these instruments, and others, will be part of my childrens' inheritance. These instruments (other than the digital) go up in value every year. So it is a bit of a collection and definitely a hobby playing these. I could not of afforded all these if I had continued paying tithing the past 30 years.