Brannen "Brögger Flute" ft. 15/85 Gold-Silver Alloy Headjoint [Flute Center]

[@60darklord]

I auditioned to the school of music for the college I had been attending to switch majors, and it went so well she accepted me on the spot! You’ve really really inspired to follow my musical and flutey dream

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

OMG, that makes me so happy!!!!! Congrats, and don't forget to keep having fun!!! You got this!! ^_^

[@0cherriesd506]

Your videos make me jealous of people who own these flutes! I look at nice flutes even though I can’t afford them.

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Same, actually. I got the cheapest version of what I knew would fit me best, and I'm _still_ paying off my flute now! That was a really big financial decision to make (I don't actually recommend this route, unless you really have your financial plans sorted out and stick to it), and seeing how things have progressed in my life, I don't regret it at all. 😊

[@TheGalwayfan]

That flute sounds gorgeous! I learned on a very old inexpensive flute my mom found at a secondhand music store. It was an Arnold brand. I can't find any information about it. It came in a professional case. It had caps on the ends to protect it when it was stored. When I was in 10th grade, it was stolen from my locker. I was heartbroken. My parents went out on a limb to get it for me when they really couldn't afford it. That flute had the most beautiful sound. I wish I still had it 😢 I'm not very big either. 4' 10.5" and very small framed. All my years of playing have taken a toll on my small hands. Both of my little fingers are full of arthritis and misshapen from stretching to reach certain keys. I seldom play anymore but listening to you gives me the urge to pick my flute up again. I'm nearly 64 now. I regret not getting into teaching which is what I had planned on doing. I fell in love, got married and had 3 babies. Somehow my love of playing music got pushed aside. I truly regret that. Having a bad case of celiac disease didn't help much either. It's probably the real reason I stopped studying music. Anyhow, how can I find out about that old Arnold flute?

[@excalibur1812]

I don't know if it's allowing the post because I posted and the message evaporated. I found an Arnold flute on E-bay. It was the first hit on Google when I searched Arnold flute.

[@aluvrianne]

I want that case! I've had cases "explode" when accidentally dropped and watched all the pieces of a couple of my flutes go plopping onto floors. My nearly 20 year old ProTec's zippers have finally died and I don't like the newer ones, so this Brannen case looks like winner. My search for my professional flute took years. I tried Powell (love the headjoints, not wild about the bodies), Haynes, Tom Lacey, Yamaha (for some reason, I sound mushy on these), Tom Green, and a few others I can't recall, and found that my Altus fit me best. Funny how that works, especially when on paper a lot of these flutes are so similar.

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

THE HYPE OVER THIS CASE IS REAL! Brannen ACED the design!! I find it really comes down to when you look for a flute for yourself, _that's_ when you figure out that the flute really chooses you. For me, meeting a Brannen flute for the first time when I was a teenager was 100% chance, and I don't take it for granted. I'm so glad you found the flute that chose you! It's so magical when it happens. ^_^

[@AdrienLL-ge9rl]

Not sure Brannen design this case... look at this : www.bamcases.com/instruments/vents/flute/4571-etui-flute-hightech-silver-carbone.html It's french made ! :) They made expensive high-end case : about 300€ the case

[@sierrameriedeth]

aluvrianne imicara same! my friend was holding my flute and dropped it while it was in the case, and everything fell out. one time someone ran into me while they were in a hurry and I ended up dropping my flute, once again having everything fall out.

[@KarinaEijo]

This case is not by Brannen! The brand is bam cases. I have string player friends who use this case for their violin and violas and they are the best. There was a problem with the case manufacturer they were using before (I think they used cases from Northwind) but a bad batch of velvet ruined many flutes. Now that’s why they use bam cases. Flute world sells them.

[@KarinaEijo]

AdrienL2311 L This is what I just replied! Thank you!

[@ericagoehring1089]

I am a beginner cello student, but I love your channel! I am learning so much that can be applied to musicianship in general. Thank you!

[@pedrohbrinck]

I absolutely love your reviews... even not playing the flute

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Currently working on making them even better, stay tuned! 😉

[@lolasaysyes]

Joanna, this was incredibly helpful! I just picked up a Brannen headjoint to upgrade my Yamaha. Recently I have been playing on a vintage custom Haynes, and both flutes require very different embouchure positions. Watching your video was so helpful to understand how to change over my tone. Also, the harmonics help a lot to find the best position! Awesome job :)

[@excalibur1812]

My Brannen is 69X. I won't put the last number. I bought it in 1985. On the suggestion by Clifford Tretick, who worked at Brannen, he actually recommended a Protec case before I sent it to him for repair. I said "you mean those cheap cases we sold at the music store where I worked?" He says that they're actually some of the best cases made. I wound up getting the micro-zip case double for flute/piccolo. It's hard, much like the Brannen case, but much cheaper. It actually fits my Brannen very well.

[@katwatson007]

This is cool! I play the 15/85 brannen flute, but with a Nagahara headjoint. I love this heavy flute so much. Great video!

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

OHHHHH Nagahara is SO well-known for their instruments! I have yet to try one myself and am very excited to do a review on one in the future sometime! ^_^

[@Kungen940127]

Have you tried any modern professional wooden flutes like the Yamaha YFL-874HW?

[@teacher5376]

Thanks .so much .all the information, about branen cooper flutes .I see.i like .to .....enjoy. your flutes .voices. great.

[@thecowboyflautist5606]

That case!!! I love it. Thanks so much for showing it off. I liked the tone on the 15/85 Headjoint. Hmmm. But your tone is always great!

[@angstygyroscope7979]

can you review a glissando headjoint? pls.

[@PhilipVegaR]

Can you do a review in the nuvo flute?

[@dirtywashedupsparkle]

Have never seen a case like that ever! But it does look like Fort Knox, very secure. Had a laugh with the flute convo at the end, haha :)

[@KarinaEijo]

I wish thinking of getting a bam case for my Powell. I saw that Lorna McGhee (who is an Altus artist) uses a bam case for her flute. The case has an airtight seal so it’ll be better protected against temperature changes.

[@maxdowney5012]

Hi Joana, isnt that flute case the 'BAM Flute Case" I recognised it straight away because I have a BAM and if it isnt that it must be pretty similar😄

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+max downey Not sure, I'll have to look into that!

[@mc526]

It is a BAM case. I recently bought a new head joint for my Brannen, and my case was falling apart, so when I sent my flute to be fitted with the new head, I bought a new case too. The Brannen person I spoke with told me that they weren't using Northwind cases anymore, they were using BAM cases: Brannen has a contact with them now.

[@KarinaEijo]

JustAnotherFlutist It is a Bam case!

[@kiaraeijo]

That’s the same for me! I sound amazing on Altus and my sister sounds amazing on Powell! Wow that’s a super high-tech case! My own flute case is made of wood coated with leather and the clasps of my case are like a brown color. Both headjoints are great! The Silver Head I feel like gives you a brighter and resonant sound while the 15/85 Head gives you a warmer and richer sound. 😃❤️🎼🎹

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Hehehe, I really love it when we find the flutes that choose us 😊 It's magical!!

[@peace-n-happiness]

I enjoyed watching your video. You made me laugh at certain points. Keep making videos! I want that case too.

[@marcusboyd7082]

Would love if you tried the Lafin head joints.

[@andrewquirey7364]

Please could you review the Nagahara flute plus the Amadeus Alto flute.

[@ThomasMulliganFlute]

Dream flutes 💯😯❤

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

They are so pretty!! 😍

[@thomasmulligan546]

My teacher has a platinum Brannen!

[@ryanmikalson]

YASS!!! A Brannen Review!!!!

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

IS SO PRETTYYYYY 😍

[@sarasmiles5408]

I would love to see you review Amadeus flutes! I'm looking at step-ups flutes and have tried the 680 and 780, and would love to hear your thoughts on them!

[@kattwalk1]

Could you do a video comparing the various platinum plated flutes?

[@shanetsprankel2887]

I'd like to know more about the differences in the headjoint cuts. It would be helpful to hear each of the Brannen cuts with the same metal makeup. in this review, the cut changed, but so did the metal, so it's not a fair comparison. Can you do a follow up video taking one type of metal configuration with with each of the available cuts to describe and compare them?

[@ill_prepared_optimist]

Can you review some alto flutes? Preferably a couple under $2500, please? Trevor James vs Di Zhao? Or the TJ black nickel vs silver plated? Or the Gemeinhardt black nickel alto? Not sure if you actually play alto though.

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+GehneeMarie You're not the first to ask, so no worries! It's on the list 😊

[@JorgeGomez-ol2ol]

Can you do a Review on the Pearl Quantz Series Flute Model 525

[@da96103]

Joanna does sound better on the Brannen than on the other brands.

[@haleyanderson2258]

Hey Joanna. How do you get a really smooth sound in your higher register? I've always had trouble with that. And btw I just got a Yamaha intermediate Flute

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+Haley Anderson Lots of practice and figuring out what works on your flute! The harmonics help a lot with this because you can only control the top harmonics if you play them EXACTLY the way your flat wants them to be played 😉

[@haleyanderson2258]

Yeah, my flute teacher said lots of practice and the correct amount of air blown across the flute

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+Haley Anderson Think of it more like experimenting rather than practicing 😉 It'll make you try more things than you normally would

[@haleyanderson2258]

And how do I get a fuller tone in the higher register?

[@Titanandenceladus]

@@haleyanderson2258 flute is a low voiced instrument, which means the higher you play, pretend as if your singing from your lowest register, as well an open throat and lots of warm air

[@andrewquirey7364]

Don't know I still like the French style case though even with all said and done. The flute itself is a lovely thing.

[@andrewquirey7364]

Beutiful flute though I prefer the leather case cover with the zip No disrespect to the other top makes but Brannens right up there in perfection would like to see you reviewing the Nagahara models to sometime . The standard/full concert/james Galway model.

[@Thedreadedflutist]

I have that brannen case for my Muramatsu

[@thepurplerose559]

Would you be able to do a review on the Altus Atsui plated flutes? I'm interested in these types of flutes, but haven't found anything online of how they sound.

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+Edward Bautista Sure! Altus is already on the list!

[@thepurplerose559]

Awesome!! What about the professional range of Gemeinhardt flutes, and Resona by Burkart flutes?

[@garywashere_]

Queen of expanding balloons

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

👑

[@gavinrhine1685]

Can you do a review of the pearl piccolo model PFP-105E vs the PFP-105ES model?

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+Gavin Rhine I believe I have those on my list already! Stay tuned! 😊

[@furrealjoyful]

Great review, I also play a Brannen as my main flute- 14k model with silver keys and an original 14k Lafin headjoint. My flute was made in 2006, so I have you beat with the old serial number mine is 5796. That hard case with the locks is super cool, and for the price my flute costs, I think it should have an ultimate case like that. Northwind cases are nice , but for a $30,000 dollar instrument, Brannen should take care of their customers and give us a better option. Dynamite case, and great review! Sending 🎶💜 from the S.F. Bay Area! 🌞

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

I know, the case is AMAZING, isn't it?? Love the fact that Brannen stepped up their case game to match their flutes! :D

[@creepymiku3598]

Amazing as always Joanna

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+CreepyMiku :3 Thank you!

[@creepymiku3598]

JustAnotherFlutist no Problem :)

[@tszwingkwok23]

can u briefly compare the lumina cut of powell and modern cut of brannen?both sterling silver, thanks a lot!

[@jorgemaximobadeltzappacost2733]

Hi , may I ask you a question? greetings from Mexico I'm having trouble with the midle E and F , is this due to the B foot , or somehow related with that ? thank you .

[@adaliaarellano2472]

could you review the Gemeinhardt 30BLK?

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

On the list! ;)

[@hyunjinsfabulouslipsandhai2510]

How fast can you play the flute?

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Depends on how much I've practiced 😉

[@Emmatriaaa]

Where do I get new key pads after 5 years? For the least price? I found Amy grandmother’s flute from 50 years ago. She gave it to me and I want to play it but it’s so antique and the key pads are really black.

[@Bobthe1st2]

How do we know whether these flutes are professional or intermediate asides from the price and you telling us? Do you think you could make a playlist differentiating the two levels? I hope to get an actual intermediate flute soon and would love to re watch your reviews without wasting hours to find out I was looking at a professional level flute lol 😂 the flute I play on is open hole, b foot, and French pointed key arms but I got it off of ebay and it is unbranded. So now you can see why I said "an actual instrument/flute"

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

We'll definitely keep this in mind as video we can make in the future! Mostly, the price does kind of tell you if it's an intermediate vs. higher end professional flute. Intermediates tend to be around the $2,000-$4000 range, pre-professionals $5K - $10K, and high end professionals are usually $10K+. It's definitely a huge investment, so I'm glad you're thinking smart about this!

[@jcflute-ky1yq]

Somedayyyyyyy I'll get my gold flute..............XD.............eventually.....

[@nehemiemanca5813]

Can you make a video on a gold flute ?

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+Néhémie Manca Haha sure thing, I'll save it for a future video 😉

[@ariagu]

Another 'I teach my mom how to play the flute'?

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Thinking about it! ;)

[@chiminyang2000]

Wow!! This makes me wonder which flute I'll get. (Out of all your videos)

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Do you have a flute right now? If not, see if you can rent one to learn first! That way you don't have to commit to an instrument while you're still figuring out the basics. If you've already learned the basics, do some experimenting to see (1) how you _naturally_ want to play (try drawing out on paper what everything feels like in your mouth: how the air moves, placement of tongue, etc), (2) how your current flute likes to be played. Then, figure out if the way you naturally want to play actually matches with how your flute likes to be played. And then compare notes with my videos! 😊 Happy shopping!

[@sueoh4744]

Hey Joanna! I'm trialing two Brannen flutes right now! 10k and silver (couldn't try a 15/85 right now) Do you recall which headjoint cut you trailed in this video? I am rewatching but I don't remember you mentioning it (modified or modern cut?) Edit: oh woops I see it in the description!

[@heyitzalex9762]

pretty much daily I look at flutes that are well out of what I could ever afford. I’m fortunate enough to have been handed down a very nice quality flute, but unfortunately it was old and now we’re going to have to pay a lot to get it back to amazing quality again :(

[@anomalouscoffee2159]

Hi Joanna, I really need your help! I've been playing flute for about 3 years and I've made it a habit to play REALLY rolled in because I sounded less airy and I would produce a clear tone, so naturally I would just remain in that position. But my band director has told me that I must roll out in other to be able to project more sound, but every time I roll out, I sound really airy :( I've tried rolling out little by little but I still cant seem to transfer the clear tone that I produce when rolling in, to when I'm rolled out. And now I've noticed that when I try to play slightly rolled out I end up rolling in too much and then I cant play low notes at times and I have to stop and roll out in order to play it (which still sound airy) I don't know if you'll see this, but I hope you do. Please help :( I really love flute and I practice everyday and this rolling in too much is so stressing

[@janepembleton-smyth1387]

AnomalousCoffee Try turning out and relaxing your lips forward for instant improvements. If you see the way Joanne plays - her embouchure is relaxed and her sound is rich. (Turning in makes your lips too tight. If you then turn out, still with tight lips, the air is too high and the sound becomes 'airy') Relax your lips forward whilst turning out and doing Joanne's balloon thing in the mouth for a gorgeous tone.

[@huskypuppypaws4850]

can you do a review on one of the cheap flutes on ebay Ps, your an amazing flutist😃

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+Kaitlynn Dawsey Haha, maybe!

[@TheInMine]

What is that warm up you play?

[@keyboardlegends993]

That is the James Bond Flute case!

[@excalibur1812]

Want a shell-shock? Price solid 14K gold flutes in 2023. Most of them are starting at around $60,000 without any extra options (split E, C# trill).

[@northernhoopa04]

But how much is it

[@wendyc9442]

Ahhh Jo can you please make your next review vid on the Amadeus AF 900? I know you probably have gotten probably gotten a lot of comments on that, so I'm sorry if i bothered you lol...it feels like you've pretty much reviewed like every flute brand except that specific line (i know amadeus is is haynes which you have done but that doesnt make them the same right?)

[@jcortese3300]

Guess the case is made to be checked at an airport gate, just in case ... good idea. Shouldn't be necessary for a flute case since it's within the acceptable dimensions, but you never know when you get to the gate.

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Oh my gosh, I didn't think of that, but you're right!! I've heard so many horror stories of TSA agents opening cases UPSIDE DOWN and LETTING the flute fall out!! 😱

[@535Salomon]

I doubt that they will pay for the damage caused....

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Exactly, that is what I also hear 😞

[@jayveeaurea9091]

If only I had money for this flute...

[@kenyonmccrobey5203]

I’m still waiting on these piccolo videos I really need help

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Will get to them, stay tuned!

[@renatobalingit140]

JustAnotherFlutist Unlike piccolos

[@Richard-si3sr]

personally, I don't know why does anyone need a locked case? if it is stone, it is tone, why need a key? it is also very dangerous if the key lost!! especially in any urgent situation!!

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

I think it's more that it's a secure way to make sure the case doesn't _accidentally_ pop open on its own, which has happened to many people who own french model cases. 😉

[@abbykennedy2467]

14 karat liiiip platte!

[@ccflute]

mood strike when you locked the case and lost the keys😂😂😂

[@TheOriginalFlamingEagle]

Hold on wtf you’re right... the gold flute sounds so much more... mellow?

[@Tang0Fox1]

That case style also works well if you have children who are excited about touching your flute.

[@haileys8120]

Second Comment can I just say Joanna Brennan flute it's it's it's Flutetiful for real it's gorgeous

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Isn't it? It's so pretty 😍

[@zenetyk6501]

I play tuba but your videos are nice

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+Lovely Sasaki Hehe, love my tuba peeps! Thanks so much!

[@damianc80]

You sound better on the .925 haedjoint

[@brodyodyo4671]

Yesss finally!!!!

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

😊😊😊😊

[@starimuicon]

I was like its gonna be 3000 dollar then the page loaded. $13,000 I'm like Oh damn. And with all maxed it. Was about 23,000

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Yeah, it's pretty up there, but enough people requested to see it, so I acquiesced!

[@sortaswim81419]

2 questions: 1:Flutist or flautist? 2:Have you ever tried flute beatboxing?

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

+Gianna Magrino 1) Both 2) Messed around with friends, was fun!

[@sortaswim81419]

JustAnotherFlutist Thanks!

[@classicbberry4107]

LOL you don't pronounce the "l" in "soldered". It's pronounced "SAH-derd". :)

[@powbobs]

Berry Classic Canadiens do

[@justanotherfluteguy]

Can you review a Heavywall flute sometime??

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Sure, I'll keep that in mind!

[@ryanclever5580]

First comment, I feel accomplished

[@sophia-eh4mu]

Ryan Clever lmao

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

LOL!!! Hi 😆

[@topolinik]

Non serve un flauto così costoso per avere un bel suono intonato. Meglio investire su un buon maestro che ti dia un'ottima impostazione. Alla fine viene fuori sempre quello che è il tuo suono. Il resto è marketing.

[@Luca-hz4ft]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

WHEEEEEEEEE

[@googleuser574]

SHOOOOOOOO

[@justanotherfluteguy]

Ooh sorry I'm just spamming on your comments now 😬 but I'm commenting as I'm watching the video and out of curiosity did you try your 10k HJ on the silver brannen?? 🤔

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Haha, nope, I didn't want to skew my review of this Brannen by doing that 😉 I actually stayed away from my own flute for a few days so I could have a fresh take on this one!

[@justanotherfluteguy]

Soo that's the case I saw at convention!!! 😱😱woahhh that's so cool!!

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

IT'S SO COOL AND I WASN'T READY FOR IT 😍