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Post by neilclarinet on Sept 12, 2006 20:51:59 GMT
Never satisfied with the instruments I already have ( :  I have been thinking of an improved flute from my Yamaha 211 I have played so far. Being only my third or fourth instrument I can't really justify an Altus, Miyazawa or anything like that. There is a faint chance of getting into an orchestra on flute (auditions this month, standard generally grade 8+), and I might do grade 8 and maybe just a first diploma, certainy no higher. Any ideas. A higher Yamaha, the TJ Virtuoso that andante in c has used, do Selmer have a name for flute. I know Buffet flutes are vile, unlike their clarinets. Also do open holes make such a difference. Thoughts welcomed. |
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Post by petite joueuse on Sept 12, 2006 20:56:00 GMT
Hi Neil.
Read my other posting about my daughter's new flute.
It was a real eye (ear??) opener for me when she got to try out a range of head pieces - as a non-flute player, I had no idea what a difference silver (or gold, or platinum) could make. Try to go to a place that has a wide range of flutes for you to try, and take your time over it. (If you are up north, PM me for the address of the place we went to in Bingley - I was very impressed!).
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Post by ange on Sept 13, 2006 6:17:49 GMT
if you're on a budget i would try out a yamaha 311 - solid silver head, you will find this a vast improvement on your 211. You can get a brand new one for about £550, or a second hand one for £400 aprox.
If you have a little more money - say up to £750 then go for a handmade headjoint (can recommend andrew oxley) you would get a solid silver with gold riser for that amount
Personally, i haven't met a trevor james flute that i like, but that's only my opinion.
Always look through the second hand instruments in your music shops and contact the proper flute shops in london like All flutes plus or Just flutes in croydon, they have a second hand list and are happy to post a couple out for you to test.
Open holed flutes make no difference at all in quality of sound, that all comes from the headjoint - the only reason that we have open holes is for different techniques in playing (like bending the sound of a note etc.) Some people think that it gets your hands in a better position but now it seems that attitudes have changed on that fact and the professionals are saying that the best position is where your fingers are most comfortable - so don't worry about getting another closed hole flute it that's what YOU want.
hope i've helped
xx
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Post by apf on Sept 13, 2006 10:16:30 GMT
Go for a handmade head joint on your 211. Try as many as you can to see what you like. William Simmons headjoints are really good - they're about £500ish. Maybe at Woodford you should ask to try some of the other flutes that'll be there...I'm a bit worried about playing Andante's TJ cos I've never played a TJ & playing a solo might not be the best time to find out how I get on with it
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