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First Flute Buying Tips

FIRST FLUTE BUYING TIPS

Buying your first flute can be very daunting when you don’t know what to look for. This short guide will give you a few tricks and tips that I have learned along the way to get you the best instrument for your level at the best price!

If you are not sure if the flute is for you and are looking for a cheap yet good quality instrument to give it a go, the Nuvo Toot Flute is the best option! At only £29.99, it is the perfect way to give it a go without committing to spending a lot more money on a metal flute. It is made from plastic and silicone so it can easily be cleaned, comes with 2 lip plates (including a beginners lip plate) to help with problems early on and is available in a range of colours to suit your inner child!

For someone who is certain they would like to invest in a flute, here are some key things to consider:

Level

There are three categories of flute: beginner, intermediate and professional. These will differ to suit the needs of each performer to help them achieve the best sound and overall playing experience

Price

How much do you want to spend on your flute? Needless to say, the more money you spend on a flute, the better quality it will be

Brand

There any many amazing flute brands, including Jupiter, Pearl, and Altus. My personal favourite is Yamaha, but that is completely up to you. Maybe test a few different brands in a flute shop before committing

Material

Modern flutes are most commonly made out of silver or silver-plated metals. However, you can also find wooden and gold flutes. These will all produce slightly different sounds

Headjoint

This will have a massive impact on the sound you make so it is important you pick one that is right for you. For younger players, a curved headjoint can be purchased to help with holding the flute properly

Keys

Do you want keys with open or closed holes? This will alter the sound you produce and the way you hold your instrument. Open-hole keys are not suited to beginner players as they will make learning the basics a bit more tricky

Footjoint

There are two footjoints to buy for the flute, including a C footjoint and a B footjoint. Beginners should have a C footjoint as a B footjoint will extend the range of the flute, which will be better for more advanced players

Testing

If possible, it would be really beneficial to give the flute a quick play before buying it. This will allow you to get a good feel of the flute before purchasing