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What level instrument should I have?
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The industry has not standardised the terms used to describe flutes and their players, which can lead to confusion. A lower quality manufacturer will produce their "Intermediate" or "Professional " flute that may be inferior to the "Student" or "entry level" flute , made by a high quality manufacturer. Ignoring puffery and the promotional advantages of calling an instrument "Intermediate" or "Semi-professional" we group the instruments as below to simply help you make your selection. |
I am interested in: flutes |
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Higher quality instruments can be easier to play and more reliable so the best approach is to buy the best flute you can comfortably afford. |
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Our role is to find you the right flute for the player, within your chosen budget |
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Entry Level
flute |
Step-Up
flute |
Intermediate
flute |
Semiprofessional
flute |
Professional
flute |
Boutique
flute |
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Brands & Models |
TWG 500 |
TWG 600 Pearl 665 Yamaha 371 Lyric |
TWG 700
Miyazawa 102 |
Miyazawa 402 Miyazawa 602 Muramatsu Gx Sankyo 401 |
Miyazawa Type I |
Miyazawa Gold
Brannen Brothers |
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Price range |
 Under 1,000 AU$ |
 $1,000 - $1,800 |
 $1,800 to $2,800 |
 $2,800 to $8,000 |
 $8,000 to $17,000 |
 $17,000 and up |
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Available specifcatio |
Silver plated |
Solid Silver Headjoint |
Solid Silver head and body |
Solid Silver head and body |
Solid Silver head and body |
Bespoke hand crafting in a limitless choice of materials and configurations |
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Player Type |
New Beginner |
Advancing beginner with 2-4 years of playing. Moving to the precise technique of an open hole flute or the added depth and projection of a silver head instrument |
A beginner, who can afford the ease of playing and reliability and sheer beauty of the entry level professional brands An intermediate level player Of Grade V or 4 years playing. Looking for the warmth and pallete of tone colours offered by a silver tube or superior design and crafting |
An intermediate level player Of Grade V or 4 years playing. If only we could all afford these instruments Beautiful precision crafting gives a mechanism and action that is a delight to play and maintains a confident hermetic pad seal to ensure easy playing with a ful rich projecting tone with the minimum of erffort. |
An Advanced player. Six years of playing and the ability to tell the quality of tone, articulation, facility and sheer |
The serious player. For those who need to stand out in the competitive world of auditions, or those that can afford to buy that extra bit of help in producing an amazing sound, from a beautiful instrument. |
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