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There are pros and cons to the split E. PRO: Improved 3rd octave E with Better response on that note Less prone to cracking Often, the intonation is improved on the 3rd octave E CON: Some trills won't work or are impaired With inline G mechanism, sometimes there is a tendency for the mechanism to b...

Hello flutists! :-) I am about to buy a flute (I am on the 8th grade but never had my own flute till now) but I have some doubts regarding its characteristics. My main question is regarding the Split E. OpinionS differ much on that topic and many flutists believe that a Split E makes the flute's mec...