Flute for a beginner

ABC · Post by **ABC** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:22 am

1. Which models are good and that can last long, also after the beginners stage?
2. Is the warranty important or useful?

Thanks.

Phineas · Post by **Phineas** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:54 pm

Good Reading

http://www.fluteland.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=2411

ABC · Post by **ABC** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:22 pm

Thanks.
That might sound stupid, but Can i get every flute in gold? Because i mostly see silver around my area and i kind of hate this colour. Does every model come with a single color or is it changeable before you buy it?

fluttiegurl · Post by **fluttiegurl** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:47 pm

Silver plated flutes are pretty common for beginners. You can have any flute gold plated, but to be honest, it is pretty much a waste of money, especially for a beginner instrument. Later on, gold is certainly an option, but be prepared to add thousands of dollars.

If you are going to play flute, accept that they are silver and go ahead. Getting wrapped up in the color of the instrument can be a huge waste of time.

ABC · Post by **ABC** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:51 pm

What can be the lowest price for a gold flute?

fluteguy18 · Post by **fluteguy18** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:05 pm

The lowest price for a solid gold flute is about $20,000 US Dollars. For a gold plated flute you're looking at around AT LEAST $4,000 US Dollars. And the gold is guaranteed to come off after a period of time. Furthermore, these instruments are NOT for the beginner. In fact, starting on flutes of this caliber would be detrimental to the beginner.

Go with a silver plated flute. If you are getting hung up on the color of the flute, then perhaps you should rethink playing the instrument. It is more about the music you make than the way the instruments look while they are being played.

ABC · Post by **ABC** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 6:57 am

Ok thanks.
I can get around here the following flutes.
JUPITER JFL-511S for 300$.
YAMAHA YFL-221 for 640$.
YAMAHA YFL-271 for 1000$.
YAMAHA YFL-371 for 1220$.
YAMAHA YFL-471 1520$.
YAMAHA YFL-574 2650$.

How big if the difference really? I prefer to get the medium ones eventually.

ABC · Post by **ABC** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:59 am

anyone?

pied_piper · Post by **pied_piper** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:14 am

For beginning flutists, the Yamaha 211 is hard to beat. The Jupiter is not bad either. Try both and see which seems best for you. It's also good to have an experienced flutist or teacher listen as you try them and help guide you.

numptie · Post by **numptie** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:20 pm

Hi there,

Don't know if it helps, but I've just started on a Trevor James TX student model. These cost about £280 but are really built well.

The only thing I think I will regret is not having a split-B mechanism at the bottom.

Also, within a month of using it, my C sharp key clicks/makes a noise when I press the lever.

The embouchure is plane flat rather than curved. I struggle for consistent blowing. I learnt how to blow myself, using a tongue method - this produces better sound in the highest and lowest octave but is really exhausting. I have to practice lying flat, knowing I will faint!
The proper 'pip' blowing method I find really hard in the high register. I really make a squeaky squealing sound.

The Yamaha models you list are okay. Buy a Trevor James if you can find one. I'm hoping mine will carry me to grade VIII. I'm just on grade I

You can electroplate your flute but it needs to be stripped down in Hydrochloric acid first. The keys are very difficulty and each will need to be disassembled. Too expensive really and although it will not alter the sound, it will mean all the pads have to be stripped back first.

Good luck. I'm enjoying my flute apart from the minor problem of the sticking key.

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