A few words from flute players
about my headjoints:
sideblown
there is magic in the flute
found somewhere inside the soul
and released through music into thin air
what can bring it out nobody knows
yet when it sings, we all know it is there,
the real thing, incarnate
stevetung
april 11, 2009
arlington, Virginia
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David Chu makes some of the most unique wood headjoints I've ever played. They feel like they are made by a person with a great understanding of the properties of different woods, as well as an appreciation for the sound of older instruments (among other great things, French flutes such as Louis Lots and traversos). His design is innovative, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to play. I'm very happy with the headjoint he made for me: boxwood with and oval-ish embouchure hole. I'd never seen a boxwood headjoint made for a modern metal flute before David's. It has a distinctively "traversoey" quality and is very full sounding. Can't wait ‘til he makes.....a flute!
Keith Underwood
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I recently bought one of David Chu's boxwood wooden headjoints. It is lovely to look at, and plays beautifully.
I have already played it in the New Jersey Symphony, and received very good feedback. It makes a mellow, dark sound and blends easily with winds and strings. It has a fine range of colors, and I look forward to playing it for a very long time.
Bart Feller
Prin. flute, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
Prin. flute, New York City Opera
Faculty, Pre-College Division, The Juilliard School
Faculty, Rutgers University
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Both the Concert and Alto flute headjoints I have, made by David Chu, are of the highest quality and have broadened the tonal range available to me, particularly in the world of session recording. I'm able to offer composers different sounds and tonalities and they are therefore invaluable additions to my flute arsenal.
Andy Findon
www.andyfindon.co.uk/
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I own a fantastic headjoint with a bamboo lipplate made for me by David Chu which I use on my Haynes and Louis Lot flutes. David creates a variety of wood headjoints in a choice of contemporary and traditional styles which capture a wide spectrum of timbre and response. His craftsmanship as a headjoint and flutemaker is comparable to today's finest makers such as Haynes, Sheridan or McKenna.
Alan Weiss,
Artist-in-Residence, William S. Haynes Company
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Unlimited possibilities!
True works of art in every
detail sculpted in unusual woods. Each one comes alive under David's
craftsmanship, possessing and speaking with a unique and appealing palette of
colors; impressive dynamic range, purity, subtlety, and nuance, allowing me to
experience a natural sense of oneness with the instrument and the music. What
every performer seeks! Unlike many modern makers of the day, David has captured
the beauty and anatomy of sound reminiscent of the old great master flute
makers. Bravo! and thank you David. I can't wait for your wooden flute to be
born!
Joseph Trent
New York City Freelance Flutist
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I have tried several of David Chu's beautiful to look at and great sounding headjoints. I finally chose a Boxwood for my old Powell which made its maiden voyage with two performances of the Beethoven Serenade. The sound of this headjoint is rich and buoyant and possesses considerable dynamic range. The quality of articulation and tone can easily blend with the strings and yet it stands out beautifully as a leading voice. It is very fun to play.
Thank you, David, for such great work.
Susan Palma-Nidel
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Faculty of Columbia University and Montclair State University
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I have found the ideal headjoint of the alto flute. It was David Chu’s headjoint. It has a deep, powerful sound and a rich color. It satisfies me with the charm of the alto flute, which Theobald Boehm loved. And, it will realize my wish with the orchestra and the ensemble.
Thank you, David.
Shigeki Tsuruoka
Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra Flutist, Yokohama Japan
For more information please e-mail david@sideblown.com
