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A well-maintained, reputable, professional flute will last decades. Professional flutes focus on optimal tone quality, response, intonation, and key action. Additionally, professional flutes will allow for customization of body metals, headjoint metals, and additional keys based on player preference. This includes the B-footjoint, extending the range of the instrument a note lower, essential for upper level performance.
The highest quality instruments, professional flutes will have all the standard features needed for upper level performers. For those looking for a long term investment, it is best to avoid the intermediate category and invest in a professional flute. IntermediateĪ transitional instrument, intermediate flutes typically provide a step up from student horns by adding a few professional level features, such as a B-footjoint to extend the range of the instrument one note lower, while still maintaining a more affordable price range. Student flutes can sometimes be purchased with an optional curved headjoint, which makes the instrument even shorter for especially young players. Student flutes will have a C-footjoint, which has one less key, making the flute shorter and more manageable for young players.
These are flutes designed with students in mind focus on affordability, durability, as well as ease of playing and the ability to play in tune. However, this buyer’s guide will point you in the right direction towards purchasing the best flute for your needs.
When purchasing, it’s a good idea to consider the above options and play several different flutes from respected companies to find the best fit for the individual musician. In choosing a flute, especially at the professional level, the final decision often comes down to personal preference in terms of tone and feel to the player. Testing out a variety of instruments to find one fitting a player’s personal preferences is essential. While there are several instruments in the flute family, such as piccolo, alto or bass flute, the focus here is on the standard C-flute, which nearly all flautists will primarily perform on in orchestras, bands, chamber ensembles and solo. The flute is a fun and rewarding instrument, but with many flute types and brands to choose from, finding the right one can be difficult. The Muramatsu DS is available with an inline or offset G-key, with or without a split E mechanism or a C-sharp trill key, depending on the personal sound and preferences of the player. The white gold springs are flexible, enabling quick and responsive key action. The DS model comes standard with a D-sharp roller key to make tricky key combinations easier to navigate. Keys are attached to the instrument via the French pointed arm system where the rods pass through the center of the keys for maximum facility and provide reliable sealing of the pads to avoid leaks. This makes the flute lighter in weight and provides less resistance when blowing for an open, easy responding sound. The drawn tone holes and the raised area the keys cover are shaped using the material of the flute body itself. The Muramatsu DS features a complete solid silver construction with a handmade headjoint which has been carefully researched, designed and tested to allow players to produce a wide range of great tone colors.
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