So i am moving onto a new one.

~Preferrably an intermediate, or "pre-professional" or whatever.

~also prefer an open-hole flute that has a B key.

~Also the price.. preferrable between 800-1100 mebe?

So if anyone knows any EXCELLENT brands or dealers... it'll be great. =)

~Jan

With the price range you mentioned, you will only be able to get an intermediate model. There are several brands, but the two that are my tops on my list are Azumi and Yamaha.

Flute World, Flute center of NY and JL Smith are the best places with the fairest prices that I have done business with.

why do you need a low b foot?

Omfg I'm such a noob... How in the hell do you get points? Or is that just for subscribers? lol I need so much help on this site...

Well B key or no B key.. as long as it's open hole and i think most open hole come w/ a B key.

exactly what "level" are intermediate flutes anyway?

If you have to ask, then why do you want or think you need to have a step up flute? Did your teacher say something about it?

An "intermediate" flute is bascially a student flute with holes in it and some silver which does not always make it sound or play better. It is all in the design. Not even all professional models come with a B foot. That is a choice.

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For some odd reason, it is drilled into a lot of peoples heads that a step up flute is one with open holes. There are handmade top of the line flutes that some professionals play with CLOSED holes, if that tells you anything.

When I made the comment about what an intermediate flute is, I should add that that is what the market labels them as, not me.

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Dark flutist, what is a noob????

Kara,
I believe "noob" is short for "newbie", which of course refers to being "new" and unknowledgeable about something.

lol a noob is a beginner of a site. I've been a member of this thing since yesterday. =P

Ha! Ha! Yeah... I figured that out right after I posted that.

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Oh and dark_flutist to answer your question. I beleive that you get points from every post you make. I have been on this forum for about 3 years now and post a lot as you can see. :)

Haha I have noticed. And after I posted that question about the credits, I clicked on my credits and you get certain amount of points for each thing you do. You do get a point for every post you make. =P

I agree with what has already been posted here. You most likely won't need a low B or open holes. Low B's occur in roughly 80 pieces (though they are becoming more frequent), mostly modern orchestral or chamber music. French (open hole) flutes are only useful if you need to do some pitch shading, extended effects, or some notes in the 4th octave/alternate fingerings. Chances are you won't run into any of this stuff at the intermediate level. I would keep my options open....I'd much rather play a closed hole, C-foot Muramatsu than a B foot, openhole Gemeinhardt or Armstrong.

plus you play more for a new flute with a low b, and you probably wont use it.

Just one word of advice regarding Tibbiecow's last post: I wouldn't suggest asking a band director for suggestions on flutes unless yours is a flutist. Most band directors haven't got any clue as to the intricacies of flute playing and the many models available, having only learned enough to make it through a simple melody in class. If you have a teacher, talk to them, but also do your own research and figure out which companies offer what you're looking for in the price range you have available. Then go and playtest as many of the options as possible, and select the flute that plays best for you, even if no one suggested it specifically.