I recently obtained a Miyazawa catalog and they also sent me a brochure for their lyric flutes. I'm not sure what the differences are between the two brands, other than the lyric flutes have a dramatic decrease in pricing compared to Miyazawa's flutes. Has anyone tried/owned a lyric flute? As a poor college student looking to save on her next purchase, I am highly interested in these flutes! Any information would be greatly appreciated.
-Auwon
Lyric Flutes
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fluteguy18
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I havent tried them, but from what I read on their site, it seems to me that the lyric flutes are a line of instruments that branch off of Miyazawa, much like the way that Sonare is a branch off of the Powell flute company.
However, this was just my interpretation of the material, and it may be completely different. I just know for sure that Miyazawa, Hammig, and Lyric all work together. You can check the site http://www.miyazawa.com
However, this was just my interpretation of the material, and it may be completely different. I just know for sure that Miyazawa, Hammig, and Lyric all work together. You can check the site http://www.miyazawa.com
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fluttiegurl
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I have tried Lyric flutes. They are pretty much Miyazawa's version of the Sonare and Amadeus. I was impressed with the headjoint, but I have always liked Miyazawa headjoints. However, I did not like the feel and action of the keys on the three that I tried. One of my students liked Lyric, but chose Sonare instead. She just liked the sound of teh Sonare bettr. I guess it is pretty much a personal preference. I think I recall someone here who played a Lyric, but I can't remember who. Please chime in!
I would highly recommend asking your flute teacher what he/she recommends, and trying them for yourself. If you like the sound of Miyazawa, you will probably like the sound of the Lyric, though there is no guarantee. You may want to consider upgrading your headjoint if you have a good flute that is in good condition. Essentually, that is what the Lyric, Sonare and Amadeus are, great headjoints on decent flutes. By going that route, you may even get a chance to buy a handmade headjoint. I know of several makers who have headjoints starting at around $1200 and will custom make them to your preferences if you ask with no obligation to buy. They are also very willing to send you several on approval for you to choose the one you like best and fit them to your flute at no cost. I have seen a few students go through college with lower end flutes that had amazing headjoints on them with great results. As long as the flute is in good mechanical shape, this may be an option. If your flute is not in so great shape, the Lyric may be a good choice, but be sure to try them against other flutes, as I always suggest. You won't really know if you like it until you play it.
I would highly recommend asking your flute teacher what he/she recommends, and trying them for yourself. If you like the sound of Miyazawa, you will probably like the sound of the Lyric, though there is no guarantee. You may want to consider upgrading your headjoint if you have a good flute that is in good condition. Essentually, that is what the Lyric, Sonare and Amadeus are, great headjoints on decent flutes. By going that route, you may even get a chance to buy a handmade headjoint. I know of several makers who have headjoints starting at around $1200 and will custom make them to your preferences if you ask with no obligation to buy. They are also very willing to send you several on approval for you to choose the one you like best and fit them to your flute at no cost. I have seen a few students go through college with lower end flutes that had amazing headjoints on them with great results. As long as the flute is in good mechanical shape, this may be an option. If your flute is not in so great shape, the Lyric may be a good choice, but be sure to try them against other flutes, as I always suggest. You won't really know if you like it until you play it.