Best flutes according to redditors
We found 29 Reddit comments discussing the best flutes. We ranked the 19 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 29 Reddit comments discussing the best flutes. We ranked the 19 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I think the most embarrassing item on my wishlist would be a Flute. I used to play when I was a kid and now I've had the stupid itch to pick it up again. Its embarrassing because I used to get all the 'summer camp' jokes ugh! But, I was pretty damn good and I was in marching band, always chair 1-3! Go me...
This is a Xun. You blow across the top and cover the holes with your fingers to play notes. They're all over amazon too if you want your own cheap one. https://www.amazon.com/Eight-hole-beginner-pottery-instrument-supplies/dp/B00ERPXNPS/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1540316323&sr=8-19&keywords=xun
I know it's oft-stated but find a Yamaha. They're fantastic flutes to get started on, even if throughout their offerings they're rather dull and over predictable.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YFL-222-Intermediate-Student-International/dp/B01DD4MIPY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=yamaha+flute&qid=1571365210&sr=8-1
Let's go with the final AP Top 25 poll, post-bowl season.
And to make things more fun, let's do the charitable donation AND loser has to get a song flute (like this one) and post a video of them playing the fight song of the winner's team.
I know I'm changing the bet here, so feel free to veto.
First thing's first, welcome! :)
My greatest advice is to avoid the <$100 Amazon/eBay specials like the plague. They look like this or this.
If you are to buy used, make sure you get something from a reputable brand. I learned on a Gemeinhardt when I was a little kid and it took a beating and kept playing, so they're close to my heart. Yamaha is a great choice, Armstrong is pretty good too. Generally when you buy a flute, I recommend buying it in person but as you are new, it would be hard to gauge if the instrument is in good condition/working order. If you're buying from the internet, see if you can arrange with the seller to allow for a return policy so you can take it to a technician!
Some other advice-- it's hard to get going and its even harder without the guidance of a private teacher. It'll take a while to be able to get a sound, and it takes practice to make that sound good. As recommended by Band_Derp, it may be worth taking a lesson or two to expedite the process. Don't be frightened when you realize it's difficult to play, this is where a lot of people give up. It just takes perseverance, and once you get the technique it's hard to forget it. It becomes muscle memory and will only improve with practice.
The other point I should wish to add is to have fun with it all. As with all hobbies, make sure you still find the fun in it all even through all the work you put into it!
I dig that that he is proficient with the flute. He should have one of those Double flutes that the gelfling has in the Dark Crystal to represent your ambidexterity. https://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Flute-Firca-Double-Replica/dp/B00Z5OJKWA
So yeah, that looks as good as you can do as a Duel wielding barbarian at level 5. I see you got the Duel welding feat, unless you want to reflavor a light weapon that is the only way to DW them.
As you level in the future, I could suggest you take a level in Fighter for the Two Weapon Fighting style. And then maybe even go to 3 in fighter for action surge and a subclass. My pick for Fighter subclass is Battle Master, as it doesn't conflict with your bonus action attack. Maybe Cavalier for tanking to spread your mark around to the the most enemies you can and really force lots of enemies to target your large HP pool and resistance to all damage.
Or a straight fighter (battle master or cavalier) is also a pretty good class for a duel wielder if you want.
People will tell you Duel Weilding is sub optimal and they are not wrong, but a barbarian is not a wholey horrible class for two flails and has tons of flavor.
Have fun!
I want my flute. I have it at HIGH priority. I dont think much of anything on my WLs are highest.
Ive been watching it on amazon all week, trying to convince myself to buy it. Then i read reviews and have doubts. but its a students beginners flute. So i mean, its perfect for me since i was a student when i stopped playing.
EDIT: LINK DURR
I would say one thing, don't underestimate yourself, no matter how long you've been away.
I recently got back to flute playing after years away and decided that a random brand standard student flute (c-foot, closed holes - https://www.amazon.com/Roy-Benson-RBFL-402E-Student-Flute/dp/B007ZA3N02) was a safe bet but I am starting to want more. The one I got is cheap and and unknown brand and I think that a better flute would make me more confident about my flute playing and work harder to really be on the level that the flute it intended for. Despite the price I would not say it's a junk flute as it looks just as good as anyone else's in the band I'm in, but I am seeing and experiencing a lot of things that I find disturbing (some long rod is bent although it appears to have no effect - someone checked it said that it makes no difference so it's fine but I am not happy, B natural and Bb keys sticking together etc), and the case is already breaking apart after just 6 months. Long story short, I wish I had aimed higher and made a better choice.
My opinion is that you should first try to improve your posture, get a flute that meets your current needs and future expectations and just keep practising. Go to your local music shop and see if you can try a wave joint flute and if it does work better for you, get it. However, I think that you may get frustrated with it sooner or later when you become better than what your flute can do. I also think that would most likely force your arms into an unnatural position, unless you are a petite person. If you cannot hold it at the right angle you will have a lot of problems with your embouchure and tone and that will make it even harder and soon enough you'll be wanting a new one.
Jen Cluff has a huge collection of helpful articles: https://www.jennifercluff.com/posture.htm
Google Reverse Image Search was unhelpful.
Though it's not quite perfect, perhaps a flute case (and at least that one isn't 500.00!) or a violin case (which seems to have the right proportions, at least)?
ETA: The corrugated section of the lid just looks so specific -- strength without weight. I wonder if it was literally from a field testing kit of some type?
Gemeinhardt Model 3. Was under $1,000 when I bought it new last year. I love it. It's also gorgeous:
Gemeinhardt Model 3 Black Intermediate Flute Outfit Offset G, B Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015M1E9IU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_g-4WBbSXP1TRN
Hmm. Interesting! Right, "tamil carved flute" and "carved bansuri" show multiple very similar flutes, and some of them have this thing on top, while some of them don't have it! It's as if this thing on top were a plug of sorts that can be taken off?
It doesn't seem to be a real bansuri though (despite what the ebay claims), as bansuri is a transverse flute. And this one has a fipple.
Here we can hear that it can actually play, if it doesn't have this hat on top. Are you sure you cannot take the hat off? By like twisting it or whatever?
Here's the link to the flute I got. https://www.amazon.com/Herche-Superior-Flute-FL-297-Mechanism/dp/B01MS8S57Q/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=flutes&amp;qid=1555286243&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1 . It seemed like a good one when I was reading descriptions on Amazon.
It really depends, I’m not the op but I was a TA in a band program my senior year of high school for college credits and I helped with ordering new instruments and such. You can get a nice flute for under 500 if you really search eBay and such. But a brand new “beginner” flute that is still super nice and I’ve seen multiple students to all state with them are around 100-300 anything bellow 100 I would be hesitant with. Hope I answered!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WAVPEM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=windplays-20&amp;linkId=f3cb111c7bdc507e43559140218691af
That is a super nice option that my old band programs gave to our high school students! And it’s less then 200 bucks!
5k is a whole lot of money for a flute, especially if she isn't taking private lessons to really be able to know how to use those nice features (like the better tone, possibly open holes, etc etc...)
Honestly, you can get a very nice flute for $800 or so at any close-by Music store. I've taken private lessons since I was 13, and have for 3 years now and my Yamaha 221 is a very good flute for me.
If you're really set on buying her a more advanced, expensive flute, you can go with one priced at around $1300 or so, such as the Yamaha 262.
The difference between the two flutes I have listed is that the 221 is meant for more beginning students, but still not the cheapest one. 221 has offset G, so the key is easier to reach with your fingers, it has closed holes, so you don't have to worry about covering the holes with your fingers, especially if she's got small fingers. The tone in my opinion is just fine.
The 262 has the offset G (if you want an onset G, it's just a more expensive flute. But the tone difference between having onset and offset is barely even noticeable. I feel onset G is unnecessary for her playing.) 262 has open holes, which once mastered, produced a very good sound. It's not a whole lot different from the 221, except for the fact it's slightly higher quality and has closed holes and a few other minor features.
You can check all of the features through each of the links I gave you for each flute.
All of the advise from the other redditors is great too, and I much agree that for your daughter's level, it's a much better investment to buy a less expensive flute and invest in some private lessons for her, they do make a difference!
I hope your daughter continues to enjoy playing the flute!
Take care.
This thing from amazon. I've never played the flute before and this one's pretty good. I didn't want to go all out and buy an expensive one but I was talking to some guys who played the flute after I had it and they said it was pretty good for the price and felt nice
I'd LIKE to be able to keep it under $250.
This Mendini seems like it has some kinda sketchy reviews, so I don't know how I feel about it.
I've seen the name Nuvo before though, maybe it is a better investment?
I should also note that we live in a fairly remote location, so I really want to find an option online that I can have shipped up to me.
I can only find the YFL 574-HCT for around $2500
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Series-Professional-YFL-574HCT-Offset/dp/B004EG5SHG
http://www.yandasmusic.com/ff/productid/4160/yamaha-yfl-574hct-professional-flute
Did you get it used?
No problem! Usually you can find a decent Yamaha or Armstrong on ebay, craigslist, or even sometimes pawn shops. A really good idea is to have the seller play the instrument for you or bring a friend a long who can test them out first.
Here is an option on amazon that seems pretty great actually.
Hope that helps!
It has one 14" part and then an assortment of detachable reeds, as in this picture. So I'm wondering if the longest section of a flute is 14", because that means the largest groove in the case would fit the duduk. I'd use the other spaces for the reeds.
Here are some suggestions:
A simple system flute, often called an Irish flute. They are diatonic but these will allow you to play music in the keys of D, G, A and e-minor. Many good inexpensive ones are available, usually made out of Delrin, a very durable plastic. These are decent and affordable instruments. You can literally put them in a dishwasher and they will play fine afterwards:
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Tipple Irish Flute: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Doug-Tipples-3-piece-Irish-Flute-in-Low-D/133022489025?hash=item1ef8c219c1:g:A0gAAOSwNSxVXrS~
Shannon Irish Flute: https://www.irishflutestore.com/collections/irish-flutes-new/products/shannon-low-d-polymer-irish-flute-by-walt-sweet
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Or, if you want to play a modern chromatic flute (which would allow you to play most any sheet music) there nothing wrong with getting a decent metal student instrument. It will hold up fine to travel with modest care. Just get a little hard case, and swab it out after use:
Yamaha YFL-221 Student Flute: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YFL-221P-YFL-221-Student-Flute/dp/B0002F7LXC
As to the suceptable to moisture comment, just think how many of these perform just fine with student marching bands in rainy weather.
Someone mentioned the Nuvo plastic flute and that is fine too, though for a little more the Yamaha is a better instrument and will last longer.
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I don't think the suggestion to get a Native American Flute is a very good one, unless you are interested in playing that genre of music. The simple one octave pentatonic (5 note) scale is very limiting.