Like the topic says, what do you think of the Yamaha YFL-674H flute? Do you think it would be better to get the YFL-684H flute? 684 is inline G, no split E; 674 is offset G, yes split E.
Thanks!
Yamaha YFL-674H
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I own the Yamaha 684 and I just love it. Since I'm a man, and thus have longer fingers than most women, I prefer the 684's inline G. In addition, I've always been rather sceptical of the split E mechanism. Maybe this is sanctimonious of me, but I believe there's really no better way to obtain a solid high E than by practicing it a lot, ie doing Trevor Wye's "Gnomes" exercise, pp. 22-23 of Practice Book 1. I've played flutes with a split E mechanism and I really don't notice any difference.
But, to each his own. Like Kendall said, it's best to try both and see which you like better.
But, to each his own. Like Kendall said, it's best to try both and see which you like better.
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Re: Yamaha YFL-674H
Hello there,
I find it rather curious that there is very little said on the internet about the YFL 674(H). I own one, and it is an absolute joy to play. It, as a Yamaha technician once told me, also has the greatest value for money. It very responsive, and sings better than a canary when I've been playing all of my tone exercises and etudes. It is doubtlessly the most reliable and hardy of flutes I have encountered, rarely (perhaps every 2 or so years) requiring adjustment to the mechanism, and I service the darn thing yearly! That, in addition to the fact that I play on it so regularly- practicing at least 3 hours a day on top of orchestral rehearsals that take place thrice a week.
Since I assume you're a woman, and therefore have slightly smaller hands as I do, I suggest that you do go for both the offset and split E option. I tried both the non-split E and the split E models, and believe me you won't exactly as easily achieve the same ringing tone quality as you would with the mechanism. It doesn't help that my teacher also swears by it, I suppose. Oh well, as long as it's in your budget range and you're happy with one please do go for it. The 674 isn't ever given enough justice.
Hope this helps everyone looking for reviews, as I sense that the original owner of this post has already gotten herself something- although I'd like to see how it is you've gotten on!
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Grasshopper
I find it rather curious that there is very little said on the internet about the YFL 674(H). I own one, and it is an absolute joy to play. It, as a Yamaha technician once told me, also has the greatest value for money. It very responsive, and sings better than a canary when I've been playing all of my tone exercises and etudes. It is doubtlessly the most reliable and hardy of flutes I have encountered, rarely (perhaps every 2 or so years) requiring adjustment to the mechanism, and I service the darn thing yearly! That, in addition to the fact that I play on it so regularly- practicing at least 3 hours a day on top of orchestral rehearsals that take place thrice a week.
Since I assume you're a woman, and therefore have slightly smaller hands as I do, I suggest that you do go for both the offset and split E option. I tried both the non-split E and the split E models, and believe me you won't exactly as easily achieve the same ringing tone quality as you would with the mechanism. It doesn't help that my teacher also swears by it, I suppose. Oh well, as long as it's in your budget range and you're happy with one please do go for it. The 674 isn't ever given enough justice.
Hope this helps everyone looking for reviews, as I sense that the original owner of this post has already gotten herself something- although I'd like to see how it is you've gotten on!
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Grasshopper