Something I didn't address in the video is whether having a gold plated lip plate makes a difference. I've had flutes with it and without. In my experience, it makes no difference to the sound or function of the flute. I would say it's a matter of personal preference with regard to the way it looks. Most advanced players do not opt for a gold plated lip plate but some Intermediate instruments have that feature.
@fengmeng4947 Жыл бұрын
This is a just what I wondered.Thank you!
@Bobswatercooler4 жыл бұрын
Good job with tons of detail this is great video for anyone looking to buy a flute!!
@bdouglas21332 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative and accurate video! As a flute teacher for 40 years I will recommend this to my students.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching.
@robynegg72613 жыл бұрын
This was very informative. Thank-you.
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@genieNotinabottle3 жыл бұрын
I’m halfway through the video and I still don’t have any Brands I can go and look for... I hope I don’t watch the whole thing and don’t have any idea what flute to buy..... i’m picking it back up and I’m so excited!
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
I'm not endorsing any particular brand of flute, however I personally play on a Yamaha and I have found them to be incredibly consistent, high quality instruments. It's always good to check with your local music retailer to try out some flutes in person. Another good resource is www.fluteworld.com. They carry a lot of great instruments. If you're looking for quality brands, Flute World will carry it. If you find a brand elsewhere that Flute World doesn't carry, it's probably a cheap copy and I would avoid it.
@genieNotinabottle3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicInTheMusic I watched your entire video and it was very informative! Thank you so much for the great content!!🙏🏽❤️💯
@helledegagne27063 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information. It was very helpful and exactly what I have been searching for now for a long time.
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to help! Best of luck to you!
@amyyflowerrs4 жыл бұрын
I learned to play the flute back in elementary!! I love the sound 💕
@TheMagicInTheMusic4 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful instrument! ❤️
@marisol91713 жыл бұрын
You explain things very well....you are a good teacher.
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! 👍
@sherridellamore6803 жыл бұрын
It's been very helpful, thank you very much!!
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Best wishes!
@junepeggs9170 Жыл бұрын
Very informative and helpful.
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.
@wallacea-nyc.43003 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your answer. I subscribed. Looking to see if you will do a new video. Thanks a lot.
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching.
@Tricky_Adventures2 жыл бұрын
You were going to provide some links to online retailers, 28:40 . I'd like to compare pricing on different levels of flutes via some trusted online retailers so I have an idea on pricing when comparing to local shops. Thanks for all the advice.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
I did this video with the assistance of a local retailer, so I would definitely mention them first: beacockmusic.com But for people in other areas, www.fluteworld.com, www.wwbw.com and www.flutecenter.com are good options to compare models.
@chiffon88694 жыл бұрын
For a step up flute, would you recommend getting an open hole one?
@TheMagicInTheMusic4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I would. 👍
@alexcarter88072 жыл бұрын
Flutes are *not* expensive compared to a lot of instruments like violins. They're on a par with trumpets, which are pretty cheap for what you get. I'd say the only reason flutes trend a bit more is the precious metals used in making them. I was prepared to spend about $2500 on a trumpet that's probably the equivalent of a 400-series Yamaha flute. And it's just lacquered brass. The only silver in sight is the plating on the mouthpiece and my favorite ones cost $50 or less. Since I've decided to switch to flute, getting a 300-series for under 2 grand brand new, feels like a good deal to me.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the 400 series Yamaha is a surprisingly good price for having a solid silver head joint and body. On the other hand, when you move into professional model flutes, you can find many in the tens of thousands. That's also because many of those instruments are gold.
@arieswaters Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you found helpful content on our channel! Best wishes! 👋😃
@alexcarter88072 жыл бұрын
this is a great lecture! I'm like 6 inches shorter than you and have little stubby Trump hands with weird short pinkies. I can reach everything on a flute with an offset G. I realize that means no split E for me, but I'm a trumpet player originally so I like to think I'm fairly good at fast lip slurs. As for weight, I'm used to holding up a trumpet so I should be OK there.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'd say that split E has become pretty standard these days. I generally recommend it for most people. Thanks for watching!
@ClemensVanBrunschot2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicInTheMusic Yamaha has the combination of Split E and offset G
@olhasyrovatina70433 жыл бұрын
Thank you for information! What do you think about Di Zhao 700 (801)?
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I have not personally tried Di Zhao flutes. They seem to offer some good features for the price. I’ll have to ask around to find out more about them.
@zzcjts3 жыл бұрын
Super cool video and just the perfect timing! I am considering to buy an intermediate flute recently! What do you think about YAMAHA YFL472 and 472H?
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
I think that’s a great model! I’m a big fan of Yamahas. I play on a 784H myself.
@@TheMagicInTheMusic I'm currently still a beginner and using a Yamaha 222. I've had my eyes on the 472 for a while for a future upgrade option however is it possible just to bypass that entirely and just get a 677HCT which has a similar body with the exception of the .018 tubing, C# trill, and handmade parts? The only thing that might be tricky on it is the deep wall. The open holes I'd eventually learn with practice.
@wallacea-nyc.43003 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very much. This is a GREAT VIDEO. What is your opinion of the Yamaha YFL 222 ?
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! I think that the YFL 222 is a great beginner instrument. It would be ideal for a younger student, perhaps in the first 2-3 years of playing or for someone with a more limited budget. As players progress, I would normally recommend stepping up to a model with open holes and a silver head joint but the YFL 222 is a great choice to start and should retain a strong resale value, should you wish to upgrade later. Best wishes!
@vincento.30432 жыл бұрын
Please is the a 20$ flute I really need one, even if it's old.
@chrislei17322 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the informations! Really helps! I am looking for the flute for my daughter, she has been playing flute for nearly 8years (in yamaha students flute), now I am thinking about Yamaha YFL 471 OR Pearl 665, which one is better ? Or Yamaha 500?Thank you
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found this helpful! I'm a huge fan of Yamaha flutes, but it's going to vary from one player to the next. Do you have a local retailer that you could visit and have her try both? That's really the best option to see what fits best. If your budget allows, you can also order more than one flute online, try them and send back the one you don't want. That's how I selected my piccolo - I ordered two and returned the one I didn't want. Best wishes!
@alexcarter88072 жыл бұрын
*925* or *.925* more properly, means 925th/1000 silver content, which is the specification for sterling silver. This is found on musical instruments, jewelry, silverware, sculptures, etc. There's also "Britannia" silver which is 95%, there's coin silver which is 90%, blah blah blah. Just get a Yamaha that's new, very lightly used, or recently given a good overhaul and you won't have to worry about such things.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I've never had a bad experience with Yamaha flutes.
@arieswaters Жыл бұрын
So the question about the B foot or the C foot.Can you play C note with the B foot??
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
Yes, a B foot can play a low C.
@rachelg70923 жыл бұрын
So I used to play flute and I’m looking at getting back into it, but I’m at a loss for what kind of flute to get. For background, I played throughout middle school and stopped towards the beginning of high school which was roughly 13 years ago. When I played I was intermediate-advanced for my age. At the time I played on a rented Yamaha student model. Now that I’m looking to pick it up again should I jump immediately to an intermediate model, or should I go back to starting with a more beginners model since it’s been so long?
@zzcjts3 жыл бұрын
I am considering YAMAHA YFL 472 recently
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
I think you would probably be very comfortable on a Yamaha, especially since you played in one before. If you are concerned about getting an open hole flute, you can just put plugs in the holes until you adjust.
@TheMagicInTheMusic3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great flute! 👍
@rachelg70923 жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicInTheMusic thanks! I appreciate the recommendation! :)
@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan Жыл бұрын
#48 @ 1146EDST, Jan 20/2023. Useful and informative, another KZbin channel I'm compelled to subscribe to! Jesus wins✝️™️.
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. 👍
@miguelsuarez80107 ай бұрын
A flute without a bell would be fine, but without a whistle wouldn't make any sound.
@fingerhorn410 ай бұрын
Please don't call them "step up" flutes. This implies your previous flute is inadequate, and it is rarely the case. The difference in sound between a good student flute and "step up flute" is negligible as 90% of the tone is produced by the player. The beginner/step-up/advanced/professional flute path is a marketing ploy to convince you to keep buying new flutes when there is no need. Except for a very cheap instrument, most decently made flutes are perfectly adequate and you don't need to keep discarding then purchasing new flutes. Buy a good student flute and it will last you years. Then buy if you need one a better flute ONLY if your technique and sound is improving to outstanding levels.
@TheMagicInTheMusic10 ай бұрын
I have to respectfully disagree. While there are some beginner model flutes that can make a pretty good sound, there is a pretty huge difference between the sound and response that I (or anyone) can get on a higher quality flute. Yes, a player with a low skill level will not really sound better on an intermediate or professional flute, but a higher quality instrument will absolutely allow developing flutists to better showcase their sound and technique. It also depends on what you’re doing as a flutist. If you’re playing for fun in your own, you may be perfectly happy with a beginner model. But if you’re playing in a quality high school music program, auditioning for honor groups, competing in Solo & Ensemble, auditioning for youth symphonies, etc. You would definitely want to level up your sound to be as competitive as you can. It’s also just generally more comfortable to play on an upgraded instrument. The response and action FEELS often better, and when it feels better to play, you’re more motivated to practice.