Flute
We have an extensive collection of flutes for beginners, advanced students and top professionals. Here you will find our collection of new flutes, alto flutes and bass flutes. From renowned makers such as: Yamaha, Miyazawa, Muramatsu, Altus and Pearl.
Or you can choose one of our vintage flutes where you will find brands such as: Powell, Muramatsu, Yamaha or Sankyo. All our vintage instruments are completely cleaned, re-padded and adjusted so that they play like new. We also offer a nice selection flute headjoints.
Here your will also find a selection of our flute accesories, for more accessories, click here.
Interested in trying one of our flutes? You are welcome in our store where you have all the time to try any number of possibilities. Our aim is to have you fall in love with an instrument which helps you to express your musical passion. Still not sure? We offer a trial period with any instrument which allows your infatuation to fully blossom.
Flutes come with open-holes (5 rather large holes in the center of the A, G, F, E and D keys) or what is known as closed-holes. There is an ongoing discussion as to whether open-holes enhance the sonority but it is without doubt that open holes help in the proper placement of the fingers above the keys.Many players choose an open-hole flute and then use a combination of open and closed holes with plugs in the G and D holes, the more problematical to completely close.
Most beginners flutes are made of Nickel Silver and then Silver Plated. All other things being equal, a flute with a Solid Silver Head Joint plays better (more center and better color in the sound) than one with nickel silver head joint only. Stepping up to Solid Silver Head Joint and Body again enhances the sound. The next step places Solid Silver Keys on a Solid Silver Head and Body (Full Silver Flute). Whether this is justifiable in terms of the substantial difference in price is arguable and depends, in our experience, on the particular flute maker. In the case, for example, of Muramatsu, the step up to a Full Silver instrument is often justifiable.