Is this a great flute?

    
Is this a great flute?    15:59 on Tuesday, February 10, 2009          

HunterPony1
(69 points)
Posted by HunterPony1

I am getting ready to buy a new flute but I don't want to spend my money on a bad flute. I really don't care how much it will cost I just would like to know if this is a good flute or a bad flute and if there is any sugestions please tell me. Thanks!!!!


Re: Is this a great flute?    17:47 on Tuesday, February 10, 2009          
Re: Is this a great flute?    18:20 on Tuesday, February 10, 2009          

vampav8trix
(445 points)
Posted by vampav8trix

I have never played a Tervor James flute. I don't think they are popular in the United States.

Good luck


Re: Is this a great flute?    18:36 on Tuesday, February 10, 2009          

Canadian
(903 points)
Posted by Canadian

As far as I know Trevor James makes Taiwanese flutes. It's probably best to stay away from them.


Re: Is this a great flute?    18:50 on Tuesday, February 10, 2009          

Account Closed
(3248 points)
Posted by Account Closed

Not good flutes.


Re: Is this a great flute?    19:58 on Tuesday, February 10, 2009          

HunterPony1
(69 points)
Posted by HunterPony1

What is a good brand then? I am in middle school just to let you know.


Re: Is this a great flute?    21:08 on Tuesday, February 10, 2009          

Canadian
(903 points)
Posted by Canadian

Yamahas are always good. Uhm Kara or Suzie know a lot of brands.


Re: Is this a great flute?    12:09 on Friday, February 13, 2009          

leighthesim
(471 points)
Posted by leighthesim

i know over her in the uk trevor james are a popular brand of student flutes (there 10x models) but my friend has one and the screw in the thumb key keeps coming out so i don't have very good opinion of them- mind the tone is quite good have a look on flute world and try some out then get the one you like the best.


Re: Is this a great flute?    20:01 on Friday, February 13, 2009          

Point018
(9 points)
Posted by Point018

You can't go wrong with a Pearl. My students seem to gravitate towards the Quantz 665s. Flute World is a good place to buy one.


Re: Is this a great flute?    23:05 on Friday, February 13, 2009          

lastarz9
(31 points)
Posted by lastarz9

A good website to go to is www.flute4u.com


Re: Is this a great flute?    23:52 on Sunday, February 15, 2009          

Prettybird1212
(56 points)
Posted by Prettybird1212

Gemiendhardts are really good I play one at school. As far as I know, they're one of the most popular and some of the best made flutes available in the U.S.

Artleys are also ok but they're not as well made. They also have a tendency to get air leaks a lot.

Emersons are also good from what I've heard but I haven't played on one before so I can't tell you much about them.


Re: Is this a great flute?    00:44 on Monday, February 16, 2009          

Account Closed
(3248 points)
Posted by Account Closed

Prettybird, how many brands of flutes have you tried? Gemeinhardt is not considered a great flute by too many people that have vast knowledge of flute brands.

Unfortunately, you will get a lot of students recommending the brand that they play on with little knowledge of what is out there. That being said a lot of it should be taken with a grain of salt.


Re: Is this a great flute?    16:22 on Wednesday, February 18, 2009          

Plekto
(423 points)
Posted by Plekto

The Pearl is a good choice. It's best, IMO, to start off with a good maker's student model(ie - they make mostly pro level ones but also a student model).

Then you can later upgrade the head joint and get very close to the pro one's sound.


Re: Is this a great flute?    15:59 on Friday, February 20, 2009          

HunterPony1
(69 points)
Posted by HunterPony1

I dont need help any more i decided to rent an open holed yamaha flute and when I am shure i am going to keep playing the flut ethen i will buy.


Re: Is this a great flute?    17:25 on Wednesday, February 25, 2009          

flutesrthebest
(58 points)
Posted by flutesrthebest

I really like Jupiter flutes, but thats just me. Have you looked on fluteworld.com? All the brands of flutes are good brands. How much money are you willing to spend? That could affect the flute you get.


   




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