IM SO AGGRIVATED!!!

[flutietootie4lyfe]

My flute has been acting up lately and it''s bothering
me!!!!!!! People have told me mabye it''s time for an intermediate or
proffessional flute, so I said as soon as I''m ready for and open-hole flute.
Now I can''t wait!!! I think I''m finnally ready! But I have no prior
expirience with them so what kind is good, with an okay price range i mean
i''m not a millionare! Please help me out! THANKS! FLUTIE!

[damjan]

Yamaha intermediate flutes (open hole) are nice (461 model).
Check out www.fluteworld.com and see what price range works for you. You should
also probably go to a store and check out some flutes to see what you like. All
the best.

[estherflute]

Hey, I'm personally a huge fan of Armstrong flutes. I've
had mine for about three years now, and I love it. this may sound a bit unusual,
but I bought mine off of Ebay for a very very good price. Of course it's a bit
risky you might get a dud, but they included a picture and I went for it. I'm
so happy with it. You might want to give it a try.

[Starqle]

I'm glad you found a flute you really love. I tried out an
Armstrong, and liked it... except that it was breathy and didn't have many tone
colors. But I only tried one, and it was pretty good, so I won't say Armstrong
doesn't make good flutes. However, I will say that buying off of ebay is
extreamely risky. Once I bought a clarinet off of there. It turns out that the
repair it needed cost as much as a new, studen-model clarinet. In fact, I would
strongly advise not buying any flute you haven't tried out and compared to
other flutes (not your old one either, the other ones you might be able to buy)
and to a list of what you want out of a flute.

[flutietootie4lyfe]

I already have an armstrong flute and guiet frankly I hate it
and It's a beginner flute brand and I was looking for a professional flute
sorry to waste yoyr time[:bigsmile:]

[AG950Flute]

Hey! I think one of the most important things for you to know
before you start looking at buying a new flute is your price range. When I would
sell flutes to customers, that was always the first thing I would ask. There's
no real point in bringing out a flute that is beyond a person's price range,
have them fall in love with it, and then be able to buy it. Also, I think
there's a misconception about professional flutes, which should be talked
about. A lot of people find it amazing, surprising, and sometimes funny just HOW
much a flute can cost. A professional flute general starts at about 10,000
dollars and goes up. However, that's NOT to say that you can't buy a great
flute for under that price tag. The reason why people spend that much and more
is for several reasons. First, depending on what their goals are with their
music, whether it is orchestral playing or soloing a flute that costs that much
is generally the minimum. Second, when you buy a flute that costs that much
people are playing on them for hours at a time and throughout the day, and you
want something that is mechanically reliable and sound as well as comfortable.
Anyway, talk it over with your parents and think about what your goals may be.
If you're going to be studying music in college as a minor you may want a
higher quality flute (price range 3-5K, flutes in this price range include Prima
Sankyo, Miyazawa, Muramatsu, Powell Signature, and you may be able to find some
nice used flutes including older handmade Haynes within this price range) If
it's about 2K, Yamaha makes some great flutes between the 1,000-2,000 dollar
price range. There's several websites that you can take a look at, including
fluteworld.com, flutesmith.com, and larry krantz also has some links to other
flute stores. (just type in his name in google or something). Anyway, best of
luck, I hope that gives you somewhere to go from!!

[boglarka]

Hi there, Well, you certainly got a lot of responses to your
aggravation. I do have some thoughts for you, too: Why is your flute bothering
you? If it is playing worse than before, then maybe you need a repair person to
look at it (adjust, oil, perhaps replace some pads, etc.). If you just need to
move on to a different instrument, then consider selling the one you have. This
will add to your budget of buying a new one. If you really want another flute,
perhaps an intermediate or professional one, know what you want in a flute.
Colors? Ease of response? Why do you want open holes? Do you want a silver
instrument or something else? (You need to know what different metals do to the
sound before you can answer that.) Be aware: just like any product, there are
lots of gimmicks out there, too. The most expensive or the fanciest flute may
not be the best for you. I will not tell you what your preferences should be, as
the decision has to be yours. You can arm yourself with knowledge before
deciding (yes, there are tons of websites explaining details about different
flutes). Please do remember to always TRY OUT a variety of instruments before
buying. Every person is different, so what may work for you, may not work for
others. Plus, the only way of knowing what you like is by trying things out. You
also need to have a plan when trying out flutes: play the same pieces on each
instrument (perhaps one fast and one lyrical piece), try dynamics, scales,
intervals, etc. Do the same thing on each, so you have a good basis of
comparison. Prices: intermediate flutes (new) will be around $1000-2000.
Professional flutes start at $5000 and end VERY high. Another thing to consider
of course, is the headjoint. It's very important to pick one you like, not
whichever a flute comes with. The headjoint is the soul of the tone. Learn about
the types of headjoints available and try them! My recommended websites are:
www.flutesmith.com www.woodwindandbrasswind.com (both let you try out flutes
before buying them). If you insist on a recommendation for a brand...write
again, and I'll tell you what I've found to be the best. But I'd prefer for
you to find your own way. Good luck![;)]

[tarzaflute]

hi i tried jupiter flutes, pearl flutes and trevor james
flute when i got my open hole. i think by now most ppl on here realise how much
i luv my trevor james flute, hehe, i cant say a bad thing about it. check out
www.trevorjames.com and see wat ya think, hehe, i wuv my bubby... so shiney and
it sounds amazing!!!