playing ALL of the flutes I've had over the years |

[@katieflute]

For my flute playing friends- comment what flutes YOU’VE played over the years! 👇🏻💖// ALSO don’t forget to use my code KTFL at the Flute Center of New York (flutes4sale.com) for the special perks I mentioned :)

[@robsupremacy2236]

katieflute I just started playing flute 😊

[@hannahsnow7020]

The first flute I owned was a Gemeinhardt but I'm not sure which model (maybe the 2SP?), and now I have my Pearl PF-765 :). Also your Muramatsu is so beautiful!

[@judithvrijenhoekmusic]

I started on a Yamaha 212, then a 312. Now I’m playing a Muramatsu EX. ❤️ I tried a GX once but it didn’t sound as beautiful as the EX I have. If I ever have some spare money I would love to try a gold flute. But not now. Too scared to fall in love with something I can’t afford 😂💸

[@bree_mccrary]

I just started playing flute, but i have a Yamaha (i have to check to see which model)

[@mattie9677]

@@robsupremacy2236 cool!!! How do you like it???

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Where is pink one?? 😂

[@tatisoap]

The TWO pink ones.......LOL

[@dontjudge2205]

Probably in a dump

[@chrisfoley6731]

She did not have them at that time

[@urmomdotcom1209]

A bag of flutes.... wow... I never thought I would hear that 😂

[@megancraigg2042]

You should do a video on flute solos recommend for a high school student that would be good to play for contest! I need options and recommendations.😁

[@thecreativegeek7886]

Megan Craigg - same here 😄

[@dallas9431]

Oh, that’s awesome! I wanna be like you one day! I’m in elementary school! I look up to the older flute players usually, hahah! 😋

[@sheamuswelsh3569]

Concert and contest book from rubank. It's a red and white cover. Really nice options in there that I almost exclusively picked pieces to play out of when I was in highschool for auditions and such.

[@kit4217]

@@dallas9431 awesome u in band/orchestra?

[@coloraturaElise]

@@sheamuswelsh3569 That book is fine for intermediate solos, but then you need to move to sonatas and concertos, like Mozart, Chaminade, Poulenc, etc. Your state's Bandmaster's Association has a list of solos at different grade levels that are mostly considered worthwhile literature. You could look up some of them, and then find recordings on KZbin to check them out.

[@FhornPatrick]

I see we all are fond of hoarding our instruments. I will also never let go!!!

[@rikkelundgreen1]

Started with a Yamaha 221, then went to London and tried a ton of flutes and ended up buying a Yamaha 681! It was just like finding the right wand, haha

[@victoriacser5065]

the wand chooses the wizard

[@henna.soleil]

Victoria Cser lol Harry Potter

[@anarodrigues759]

Can you say to me where did you bought the flute in London?

[@rikkelundgreen1]

@@anarodrigues759 The shop is called Just Flutes, and is south from London in Croydon. Very nice place with so many flutes! Absolutely loved it.

[@rosiemeade7612]

Omg I currently have the 221 and am going to London to buy my new flute for grade 8. I’m having a big upgrade so I’m super excited

[@yuckyegg3213]

Why am I watching this I play the trombone...

[@jeremyp2159]

Valerie Boi i play tenor sax lmao

[@unknown0619]

I play clarinet

[@henna.soleil]

I play alto sax lmao

[@dontjudge2205]

Oboe, alto sax, and flute

[@martindiaz2839]

Where are my fellow clarinets?!

[@theflutiestofboisxd3493]

my fav is your muramatsu or the haynes!!!

[@manydelmal]

Teacher in USA: I found this flute on a yard sale for you!! Teacher in Chile: The problem is not the 70USD FLUTE, IT'S YOU!!!! I like the clear sound of Muramatsu, but those are so expensive :(

[@ilahill2371]

You are so inspiring! I started off on trumpet in 6th grade but then I feel in love with flute and I played it for 2 and a half years. I want to play it in college and I want to do alto flute and piccolo. You are so amazing and I hope I can be like you one day!! I am also marching flute in marching band and I made it in select band with my flute and I’m planning on doing select band again and solo and ensemble. Thank you for inspiring me and making me want to work so hard!❤️🎵🎶

[@iamzahra6689]

I’m a new flutist, playing for almost 3 months now (I’m also a clarinetist since age 10). I have the Gemeindhardt 2SP. I wish I can make it sound as beautiful as you do. 😆 PS - you’re awesome and I love your videos. ❤️

[@santiagacasas7041]

Ayyy a fellow clarinet new to flute player!! I’ve been playing flute for 2 years and clarinet since i was 11 :) Random but anyways, Best Wishes!

[@iamzahra6689]

Santi Casas feels good not to be alone! :) Best of luck to you on your woodwind ventures.

[@ninguemnosvaiparar]

So I'm glad I'm not the only one x)

[@nanners3333]

Oh my gosh! I’ve been playing clarinet for 8 years and am now learning flute as well! What a coincidence!

[@noonebuteveryone1420]

Welcome to the flute gang😂 I’ve been playing flute for nearly four years, starting when I was in fourth. I’m in seventh now heheh and I still suck

[@olive4naito]

Thank you for playing the same on every flute instead of playing better on the more expensive flutes. I was definitely able to hear the difference between the flutes.

[@JuliaCareyFlute]

I love hearing about everyone's flute journey! :) I started on a Yamaha student model, in about 8th grade I got a Gemeinhardt 3shb . I played that throughout my first year of undergrad. I started trying flutes my second semester of undergrad and over that break spring I think, I visited FCNY and took a BUNCH of flutes out and fell in love with a Haynes flute. I wasn't going to buy one right then so when my trial was up (I also took out an Altus, Powell, and Muramatsu), I just kept looking around. I came across a Burkart elite 5-95 and Burkart pro at the MidAtlantic flute convention and took them out on trial from the FluteProShop just for fun, especially because the elite was WAY out of my price range. I, unfortunately for my wallet, fell in love with that elite and couldn't stop thinking about it but I figured I would forget it because it was used and was highly sought after from the FPS. Fast forward months later, I'm at the FPS trying flutes for REAL this time, and it comes down to 3 flutes, none of which I knew the brand or model so I wasn't biased. It ended up being a 14k Miyazawa, Muramatsu, and...the Burkart elite!! I ended up picking the Burkart elite without even knowing it was the flute I fell in love with months prior...it's really like it was meant to be! :) I've had it for a little over a year now and I couldn't be happier!

[@spvcekitt3305]

I play a Bundy Selmer flute I was lucky enough to find online for $30. It's a really good flute! I also play clarinet, tenor saxophone, electric guitar, and a little trumpet.

[@emmabloom1793]

I started in 3rd grade with an old flite which my wind band has for beginners, then idk why but I got a different one a year later. I have no idea what flute those were but the second one was hard to play because the g key had to be pressed much harder so it sealed correctly. Then my teacher got me a brand new yamaha 211 which ended up being my flute for the next 5 years. I was pretty happy with this flute (I have no intention on becoming a professional flutist). My teacher in middle school said that I should get a flute with a silver head joint but I didn't buy a new flute. This was like 3 months before summer holidays. Then in summer I went to see my relatives and I saw something long and black which kinda had the size of a flute case. I told my brother to have a look at it because I wasn't tall enough to reach it. He then just ripped it down (it had been up there for a very, very long time so the case was stuck to the paint). So I took the case out of the outer bag and opened it. The flute was black. But still, I played it because why not. Then I brought it downstairs and asked my aunt since when she had that flute and why it was stuck on the walls. She told me that she bought it like 20 years ago but never played it and it has been up there ever since. Then she asked me if I wanted it, because she didn't see herself ever learning to play the flute. So I took it home and brought it to our local instrument service center. I ended up paying less than 200 bucks for them to clean the flute, change the pads and fix the springs (it had been the wrong way in the case so some springs didn't even work). They also gave me a new outer case because the other one had paint on it and was kinda gross to touch. When I got it back I couldn't believe that this flute was actually the one I found at my aunt's house. I've bern playing on this pearl flute ever since :)

[@nuagejuice3848]

For people wondering why we don’t hear that much difference (even if I do) don’t forget about the mic, and the fact that we are listening with headphones (sometimes cheap) the difference must be muchhh more obvious IRL

[@kiaraeijo]

That’s awesome! I started on a Selmer Bundy ( I played on it for about four and a half years), then, that flute started falling apart at the end of my sophomore year of high school and I got an Emerson flute that was a rent to own flute ( I played on that one for almost a year and a half), I got a Gemeinhardt 3SOB that was a gift from my dad the summer before my senior year of high school ( I played on it from my senior year of high school and played on it for pretty much all of my undergrad), My current flute is an Altus 1107 with a V Cut headjoint ( I got this one just in time for my undergrad senior recital and I will make four years with this flute in February.

[@Jenifer.flute20]

I tried the Haynes Q3 here at a local music store and I do enjoy it, but at NFA I tried a 5% gold Haynes handmade and it was 🥰🥰🎉🎊🤑🤑

[@Jenifer.flute20]

Yes!! Headjoint video!!

[@theflutiestofboisxd3493]

agreed!!!!

[@Sam-be6wg]

I kid you not, I literally squealed when I saw my Gemeinhardt. I’m a beginner (haven’t even been playing for a year) and I am in love with my 2SP and I don’t wanna see the day where I have to get rid of it for a better flute. You’re really an inspiration to me because seeing somebody who plays the same instrument as me and has been so successful in it and it’s my motivation to get my lazy butt off the bed and practice.

[@esc7666]

Im in love with my flute too! Its an intermidiate grade amadeus...i love it! Im also a beginner, not even 1 year of experience too

[@jenniester5492]

Me too! I bought the gemmy 2sp in May 2023 and have only been playing for about 3 and half months. I was so happy to see she started on that flute too. I'm eager to get my next flute though mostly because it means my skills are getting better. Good luck on your journey :) and happy playing :D

[@jazzartpoet]

Your Muramatsu is definitely the magical flute for you, and the obvious choice. What a wonderful and luscious tone you have on it. I am a big Jean Pierre Rampal fan, and you have a tone along the lines of his tone, rather than a James Glaway style tone, which I never preferred. Are you a Rampal fan? Of course, no flute sounds as good as your Pink Flute!

[@WanderingUkes]

I am an old lady and still play. Can not remember the brand of my first flute but it was cheap student model. Made first chair in high school and my mom got me a Selmer Signet which I loved but it was stolen during a move. So I didn't play for about 25 years while raising kids and moving around with military. Fast forward after our military years we settled it Arizona and found a wonferful community band community. Started back playing my daughters nickel Yamaha student flute. It was ok but tried an open hole Selmer for a while. My first open hole flute. Had never played one before and didn't like it so plugged all the holes. Finally got a great deal on a Yamaha Allegro with offset G. Just love it. It's considered an intermediate flute I think. Play it in an excellent community band.

[@hannahprince3512]

Aww my teacher also found me my first flute, only via friends. I still have that one, since I stopped playing to focus on other hobbies. Now I'm starting again and my baby is at a shop to be repaired. I'm really counting the days haha.

[@potatogod7291]

I’ve only been playing flute for 2 years I’m a beginner and you inspire me to practice

[@bobatealover14]

Potato God practice is key!

[@manydelmal]

I've playing that long too! But it's so hard to focus on studying ;-;

[@person-lz5sb]

I got my first flute last Monday and I’m so happy! It’s a Yamaha 222 and you inspire me so much ❤️

[@jializhou7717]

How's it working out for you after a year? And where did you get it at? Like an authorized dealer or amazon? Since I saw it on amazon and it's much cheaper than in an actual store and have been eyeing that one. If you see this comment then please do reply!

[@vaboone]

That was fun, thanks Katie. My flute journey began with a used Armstrong student flute, it was a very nice flute - lovely sound and easy to play. Then I got the “I want a new flute bug” and got a new Bundy student flute, it was the worst flute ever. Next I found a used Gemeinhardt 3SHB intermediate flute, then sold it to buy a gorgeous coccus wood Rudall & Carte made in 1911. Next I bought a new Yamaha 481, love it. I also found this gorgeous / in perfect condition Yamaha 200AD student flute in a thrift store for ...$75 🥰🥰🥰 I use in Irish music sessions. I also want to include my simple system flute journey as they are what I played on the most before coming back around to the modern system flutes. First was a Casey Burns keyless for small hands (with an offset G and D), when I out grew that, I sold it and bought a no name English made coccus wood flute with 8 keys ca late 1800’s, which is my favorite I still have, saved up and bought a Grinter keyless and 6 key made in Australia from Australian lancewood, sold the Grinter and bought an Olwell keyless in Blackwood/grenadilla.

[@samanthaflitton8020]

You should really try the Sheridan golden headjoint with your Muramatsu; I've done it and my flute professor has it and it is so gorgeous and it broadens your sound sooooo much and makes my super high octave blast with ease!

[@c.l.9112]

I didn't realize your Murumatsu was gold all this time! I liked the way you sounded on the Haynes and Murumatsu best. I found you had more of an airy sound with the other headjoint on the Haynes.

[@tanya16030]

I was waiting for the pink ebay flute😂😂

[@ThomasMulliganFlute]

I think the Haynes with Drelinger suits you the best!

[@rockytoptennessee3505]

I must be the odd ball, I can’t stand having an offset g... I played on the Yamaha in high school

[@yuyumiso]

i haVE to have an inline g-i feel rly weird if i play an offset

[@dinah5395]

What’s an offset g?

[@Timzart7]

Decades ago, offset G came standard on beginner flutes, so like closed hole flutes and drawn-hole flutes, those things got a reputation as being "for beginners." But offset G was considered easier to reach for people, younger kids with smaller hands, or people with smaller hands. This was true even though players in the top orchestras of Austria and Germany, among others, often played closed-hole flutes with offset G key. Fast forward to around 2000, when the flute sites on the web started becoming popular, dominated by the mother site of them all, by Larry Krantz. In forums and articles on Larry's site, professionals and amateurs discussed and debated all issues about flutes, flute playing and flutists, and there was a consensus that offset G is better, more natural for the hand for most people, even many people like myself, with long fingers. At that time I had started playing flute again, for fun. After reading an article on offset G, I realized that, yes, for me, the inline G on my flute was not optimal at all. It creates a certain awkwardness in the hand position, FOR ME. I had one flute for comparison, the cheap flute I started on had an offset G. But I could still tell. The offset G felt better for trilling, playing fast passages, and it just made my hand look and feel like it was in a more natural position. Maybe one out of five people will like the inline G much better, because of the way their hand is built. And a single individual blew the myth out of the water that serious flutists needed to have soldered-hole flutes -- James Galway. Galway played drawn-hole Muramatsu flutes. Galway rising as the new megastar, replacing Rampal, changed people's thinking on flutes. Around 1971, you had to wait (after ordering) five years on a handmade (soldered) Powell and three years for a handmade Haynes. Then you got stuck with whatever they sent you. In Europe, some players played Hammig. By the mid 70s, a new crop of makers started emerging and soon flutists had scores of new flutes to try and compare. Anyway, Katie's videos, and I've only watched a few, are phenomenal for young (or old) people, looking for information on flute, and especially those who may aspire to a career on it. Before the Internet, a lot of people with no connections, like living in a backwater without parents who would even pay for private lessons, let alone send me away to Interlochen, so we were all just stumbling around in the dark. My teacher at conservatory was solo chair with a top ten orchestra in the world, and he didn't know anything about modern flutes. When I quit and decided I didn't want to play anymore, my Haynes played on. He played it, until his gold Prima Sankyo arrived. I had worked in a factory for a full year to buy that flute, and go to Europe to study. Fun anecdote: When I first heard MP (Katie's teacher) on the radio, I thought she would be the next Galway. Instead, there is no next Galway. First there was Rampal, who popularized the flute with a lot of bombast, and he was a wonderful player as well, and at one point he held the record for most classical recordings on any instrument. Then there was Galway. And that was it! Flute over. It's back to being the bird in the orchestra.

[@samuelhingley7066]

I need offset

[@alchi7533]

Well then you probably don’t have small hands like some of us, which are the people who really need an offset g. I could never play on an in-line g even after almost 6 years of playing.

[@ROBERTF177]

My favorite was the Haynes. Lovely character to the sound to my ears. Seemed to respond so nicely for you. Also have to say that little 2SP is a good one!

[@NOLJAK101]

“Nice mini flute collection” “Katie!” 😃.

[@yuyumiso]

what is this timing-? i literally was just planning on upgrading from a student flute and thEn thiS SHOWS UP IN MY sUbscriptions i love u sm

[@antanyazov]

Hi, I found you under video about violin on this channel. I also play violin and flute. I'm from Russia and my English isn't good, but if you want, we can chat with you in some social net, Facebook, for example

[@antanyazov]

also sorry, I can't write you under video about violin

[@senseiflute5704]

Love your videos and content! (Big fan) You've inspired me to start my own You Tube channel! I started on a Yamaha 211 closed hole flute, followed by Muramatsu silver head joint flute closed hole and on to flute I still play now professionally a Jack Moore (half off set) open hole, B foot solid silver flute which I LOVE! It was a Harry Potter moment when the wand choses you! I got this flute in my first year at Royal Academy of Music. I've tried millions of flutes over the years and even managed one of the top London flute stores (All Flutes Plus for 7 years!) I also look after distribution for Miyazawa and Sankyo flutes for UK market and still have n't found another flute I love more than mine. It's travelled the world with me:) Keep up the great work and sending you lots of positive vibes from the UK

[@arieswaters]

Wow Amazing So informative.Fantastic playing

[@GallantGrace]

Wow, beautiful!!! Never seen such a flute, gold fits you!

[@MrsDallimore08]

Hi Katie. Beautifully played. The Haynes certainly has fabulous projection and the drelinger headjoint does make it seem more projected which I didn’t think would be possible. I love your Muramatsu sound but I think I prefer the extra zing of the Haynes here. I have a Yamaha 472 and 5he 482 I imagine is pretty close to mine even though mines a c foot. Thankyou for this review. Not many Yamaha 400 series reviews out there. It shows my flutes potential when I improve. I thought you had a silver Muramatsu at some point too but I’m probably wrong. Thankyou once again

[@lauratheartist3266]

she used a silver Msuramatsu during a fcny video

[@kellychan1408]

can you try your 9k Muramatsu flute with a 14k lafin headjoint? And can you also test out the Brannen 14k flute?

[@lotuses9178]

You play all those excerpts so beautifully! 🤩👍

[@ivybrowning9830]

we started playing flute at around the same age... i hope i catch up to her one day lol

[@mmonalysa]

yes yes go for it

[@ivybrowning9830]

alyssa thank i love u

[@dirtywashedupsparkle]

For me it was: 1) Geminhardt M2, 2) Armstrong 104, 3) Gemeinhardt 2SP, 4a) Trevor James 10Xe 4b)Muramatsu EX. No.1 my first baby. It died because the pads gave out and it was never polished or looked after well. I think I also dropped it and stepped on it in one go when I tripped over a speaker tripod. No.2 was my friend's old flute. I dropped weeks before a wedding, it just got repaired in time to play at it. Also died when pads gave out. Was looked after better, but not nearly enough. No.3 I used then sold, wanting a different flute. It worked fine and was looked after :P No.4a I bought used and it was pretty good. Also bought No.4b thinking I needed an upgrade, but open holes didn't suit me and it was too expensive to feel relaxed with, so back to the Trevor James mostly. Now I'm between flutes. The Muramatsu is being sold, virtually unused. The Trevor James I'll give to my goddaughter. Not sure what to get next, have waited out the year without playing much (pandemic).

[@lilzem]

I probably can't afford them even though I want them

[@carolynkokett3406]

Just purchased a Gemeinhardt 3SHB from the Flute Center of New York and I LOVE IT!!

[@michaelshelley1289]

sweetie....it doesn't matter what flute you play......you ALWAYS sound amazing!!!! 30 dollars....20K.....you are fantastic!!!

[@sepantafathi3093]

Hi you are very inspiering and i love you and your channel💖

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Sepanta Fathi me too!💕

[@RehtaehBarr]

I played a Gemeinhardt (I honestly don't know what model it was given to me and is at least 50 years old) from 5th grade all the way through most of my senior year of high school when I finally had enough cash for an upgrade. I purchased a Powell 2100 (essentially the predecessor of the conservatory silver flute) and that's the flute I still play. If I was going to upgrade further, I'd get the Powell handmade custom silver flute because I prefer the sound of silver, but I'd also get a gold headjoint for the pieces that the richer tones of gold sound better for, because that would be more realistic for my price range. Dream flutes would be the Powell Grenadilla flute or the Powell handmade custom platinum. I also really like Brannen's Orchestral Brogger flute - my teacher in college played one and I found it really smooth and light. A bit outside my price range, though :(

[@angeldelvax7219]

It still amazes me to hear the immense differences between different levels of instruments. You have to know what you're doing though :p If I were to play all of those flutes, I bet they'd sound worse the better the flute gets :D

[@rygregory]

I liked the Haynes on either headjoint. The Muramatsu was nice too. On the Haynes you had a more “confident”-sounding tone meant for soloing. On the Muramatsu, you had a sweeter tone.

[@musicalprostitute7860]

I am still in school and I’m still in band so I have my student flute which was a Yamaha Advantage and I have my intermediate flute which is a Yamaha Allegro 471. I am going to graduate next year and I am seriously considering going to college for music and have a lot in savings for a professional flute but I probably won’t get it for a while because I want to save up for a flute that will really suit me well.

[@nirshahal]

Great Vid. The sound quality & beauty of all the different flutes you play is Sooo minor (to my ears) - which means, that the most important thing is You & your practice, and not so much which brand you actually play. That gives a lot of hope to those (like myself) that just can't afford a 9k gold flute!

[@nightingalehollow]

I think this video is proof of the necessity of good and worthy trials, because both the Yamaha and the Muramatsu suit you better than the others. I am surprised of the yamaha 482 though I like their gold flutes with Type A hj very much. I think the muramastu sounds very good on you and there is no need of changing it. Good choice :-) although Muramatsu and I aren't a good match at all.

[@ivybrowning9830]

i w a n t b u t i b r o k e

[@thecreativegeek7886]

Yee Oof - same

[@helenver3872]

I liked the Muramatsu the best. Beautiful!

[@emiliao3483]

I’m in sophomore year I’ve been playing on the same bundy student model since fourth grade

[@laroseraie8375]

Very instructive. 🙏✨🌸Yessss, a headjoint specific video would be great!.

[@aleccino]

I started on a nameless £30 flute. Then had a Trevor James 10x flute up until ABRSM grade 6. Then played on Yamaha 371 for grade 7, 8. Then upgraded to my Sankyo CF301 for the rest of university. I've currently got some new headjoints out on trial though which is exciting.

[@joan9569]

YAY for FLUTES. The rose gold goes with KatiePink.

[@Svartr.HrafnSvartr]

Obviously the Muramatsu sings beautifully for you, but I thought the Classic Haynes Q3 sounded really nice as well! I'm currently renting a Yamaha 222, but I want to try a Gem 30B because I love the aesthetics of the black model. My budget is really stupid tight, so I'm trying to research good models that are under $1k CAD, but my heart would love the opportunity to play some of the more impressive hand-crafted flutes that are available.

[@NetoBz1]

SHOOOOW FLUTES

[@careyelizabethmoore]

I also had a Buffet student flute that my grandmother bought me at a pawn shop when I was in 5th grade. In 7th grade I got my Emerson intermediate flute which was sterling silver body, head and foot and silver plated mechanism. Then I got my sterling sliver handmade Brannen in College. About 3 years ago I upgraded my head joint to a 14K Rose Gold Brannen Head Joint. I would love to add a Mancke Wood Headjoint to my collection 🥰

[@demy2310]

I just strated playing since march and im using my school's flute (its a armstrong) and i wish i can sound as good as you

[@edwinhudson-lamb3277]

The Yamaha has a beautiful clear and sharp tone. My favorite.

[@tatisoap]

All the flutes are lovely but I particularly loved the Haynes with the Drelinger headjoint. For me, I started on a student model Armstrong back in the 70's (yes, I'm old), then in 2006 bought a Yamaha 381 (inline G, 'cause at the time, I didn't know there was a difference.. duh) and recently bought a Powell Sonare 705 (also inline G, 'cause now I'm used to it). I would love a Haynes Aurumite (which I tried and really really loved) but my budget says no no no. I'm not a professional flutist, I just play for my own pleasure, but maybe someday.....

[@revolution77N]

TBH the Gemeinhardt is really amazing for the price! I bought one from Ebay for $49! Salvation Army :)

[@kristee96]

Hi Katie, your videos are wonderful, thank you so much! Are you able to post the piece that is part of your video intro? I’m dying to learn it!

[@katieflute]

Hi Kristee! Thank you so much for watching! :D The piece in my intro is the Allegretto from Suite of 3 Pieces by Godard :)

[@amy-tb7ee]

I love your intro

[@sethmccubbin2971]

I've been looking to buy a gemeinhardt flute, only issue is I can't due to having to put a $500 deposit on accommodation for uni next year, then all the other fees and expenses I'll have to deal with. My current flute isn't horrible, but it is a little leaky and the mouthpiece just doesn't feel right for me. I returned my school flute yesterday, I wish I didn't have to, I loved it so much, but I obviously couldn't keep it.

[@baneberry997]

I like the head joint

[@leighannemetcalfe8320]

They all sound gorgeous! Another video that shows a good flutist can make a cheaper instrument sound fantastic! I started with an xg flute- which we got from eBay (I know not great) but my current flute is a Jupiter - silver head, in-line G, open holes (unfortunately no split e) I tried a pearl 625 forza and loved it, but not in the market for something new yet!

[@brooklynstrickland109]

I started on a used Gemeinhardt M2 which was in bad condition but I played it for about a year and a half until it literally just stopped playing in the middle of a concert. Not fun. Then we found a used Emerson B52180 which still plays beautifully and is extremely well built. I then decided i was too good for the poor thing and found a used gemeinhardt model 3 which is my current flute. It has French keys, inline G and a c foot. I’m looking for a nicer, hopefully new B foot flute with an offset G key but I’ve got some money to save up... I’ve only been playing for four years and I’m currently in the eighth grade though, so I’ve got some time I recently replaced my first gemeinhardts pads and head joint cork myself and now it plays great! I will always keep that flute as it was my first flute and my first repair job. It actually works alright, but it was never a great flute. Very dented from all the 6th grade battles during band class 🤦🏼‍♀️😆

[@dondahlberg8844]

Hey Katie, have you ever heard of or used a tone bridge? Namely, the LeFreque? Used to bridge the head joint to the body, it makes for a purer sound. You should check it out if you haven't heard of it.

[@barbaraguarnieri771]

I have often the sense that I shoot too much when I play, not controlling the sound, and it makes me crazy; one day my teacher made me try her wooden super expensive flute and I understand my problem was not me but my flute. After a (expensive, of course) control, now my flute still shoot too much but at least I can control it a lil more, but I'm still pissed that a different flute can change so much the quality, regardless of player's skill.

[@colewierzbicki367]

This video is amazing! :)

[@joshdarragh492]

I had a $300 gemeinhardt flute in 4th grade to start off that played horribly because the pins would fall out of it lol, but now I have a Powell intermediate flute and it’s my pride and joy

[@andrewquirey7364]

Some place that flute centre. The choice must be unbelievable.

[@timzarkfluting2121]

Dare I say it, I actually gave thumbs up to the Gemeinhardt . Sounded pretty much flutey to me.

[@thoregulden4545]

The Gemeinhardt had the worst Intonation and the most unfocussed Sound of all the flutes but for it's price it may be a good choice. I had to play one once and it was horrible as the low C# and the low C didn't come out.

[@adriananinoartigas5880]

Thore Gulden I have a 2 SP and the low C’s come out fine. It might just be you

[@thoregulden4545]

@@adriananinoartigas5880 I know many others who can't get out the low C on the Gemeinhardts. Maybe I played a older Gemeinhardt flute but in Germany the most have problems with the low tones on the Gemeinhardts.

[@adriananinoartigas5880]

Thore Gulden have you played the 2 SP. because we are talking about the 2 SP, which works fine for many people.

[@cricket9562]

@@thoregulden4545 I have a student gemenihart flute, and the C# and intubation works very well. It is a bit challenging to get that low of a note out and first, so that may possibly a reason. I also recommend either giving your flute a really good cleaning or checking for any dents because that may be another reason!

[@garrisoncluff5367]

You sound beautiful 😍 on all of them!

[@vulcanmuse7715]

Maybe it’s just my weird taste in flutes, but I actually preferred the Yamaha to the Haynes. I played on a Yamaha 671 for many years before I got my Louis Lot, and I always liked the tone quality of the instrument but I would get very frustrated with the mechanism at times. Yamaha tends to space their keys out a little further than most, so the mechanism of the Louis Lot worked better for me. I would love to see you try some vintage flutes! Brands like vintage Powell and Haynes, but also brands that are no longer made, like Lot and Bonville. I would also love to see you try flutes from small, independent makers, like Landell, Tom Green, and David Williams. I love your channel! Thanks for all you do.

[@sunspot5530]

why am I here I’m a choir student

[@PooMonkeyMan]

Seeing the words “Anderson etudes” gave me flashbacks to HS when my private teacher scolded me for not practicing enough.

[@LizaTerraASMR]

My fifth grade until hs flute was Armstrong from volkwiens

[@arieswaters]

Thanks!

[@rautrautstephen6178]

As of now im using a Roweller Flute haha back then it was Toyama But i have to changed flute and ive chosen Roweller but its kinda hard to blow but not because of the quality but because it was second hand and it got stucked HAHAHAHA i just wanna share that anyway. And i also wanna share that my friend is currently using Yamaha and its really nice to blow plus super comfortable to use plus i love the sound and the color 💕 BTW this isnt really my account haha its my father's account

[@lovermuzak]

Good video and you should do one trying different headjoints, especially some different model ones. Also do a similar video for you piccolo and alto journey.

[@adamsabov]

Hi Kate, First of all, let me thank you for your colourful, interesting and very useful chanel. I love it! 😍 I'm looking for a begginer flute. I have found a second hand Pearl 501 and a new one which is Trevor James 3005. Which one do you think is better? Thank you in advance! ❤️

[@bmag1964]

So Katie whats your main flute? Is it like guitars are you have a main one but change instruments for different tones for different songs? When you have a performance do you use more than one? I'd love to hear you play with The Marshall Tucker Band and see how you are with some rock and roll fluting. Keep up the good work.

[@cimoralice0338]

Hi! Love you and your videos Katie! You play beautifully! I am actually exploring an upgrade from a beginner to intermediate flute, and I'd be very interested in more info on the head joint that you are selling. I'd also love to know any recommendations that you have for intermediate flutes. Play on! 🎶

[@rion6922]

I had a Yamaha 222, and now I have an Azumi AZ3. Wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[@jakea6100]

I noticed you rose gold Muramatsu had a rsyo tag on it did you play there?

[@somedayonamonday7283]

Hey! Have the first flute too! But, it’s has a gold lip late (sorry I don’t know the actual terms) but I don’t know why it’s gold I’m not allergic to the stainless steel. I bought it used so the person before must have been. Or just like the way it looked better.

[@wendythomason2395]

I have a geimenhardt but hearing the rose gold flute, beatiful

[@ValterFelixdeCarvalho-oq3kc]

I liked the two Haynes configurations the most

[@kyleecat725s9]

My high school aka the first one I am playing right now and am learning to play at the moment because uh my middle/elementary school only taught a small bit of recorders in grade 5 so yay for actual music class

[@theflutiestofboisxd3493]

also YAY NEW VIDEO

[@stop5586]

I did not know flutes were expensive until I sourced up how much a muramatsu costs... I think im gonna stick with my eastar flute..

[@figtreefarm2113]

Omg wait ive been looking for a new headjoint! How do I get it hahah

[@deborahadair1902]

Is your Muramatsu flute a heavy wall, and did you get the special head joint? I'm interested in one. Thanks.

[@eveline1986]

my weril d310 was just 300 brl and so I love it so much

[@grekori748]

Hello, Flute Players of The World! I am seriously considering getting the Pearl 665. The Flute Center told me that Gemeinhardt is having some production issues, and they are totally out of any Gemeinhardt, and have no idea when they will get any. However, I am interested in Gemeinhardt particularly because of its Headjoint NG Style. Does anyone here who experienced both the Gemeinhardt’s Headjoint NG Style and the Pearl 665’s Lip plates, can offer any thoughts?