If you call Texas home, band programs often require Yamaha open-hole flutes for their beginning students.Ĭondition: First, look at the tubing. These are examples of brands that are tried and true for durability and quality. There are many good brands, including Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, Pearl, Armstrong, and Emerson. The player won't have a good playing experience and may get discouraged. They don't have good quality, aren't durable, and have inferior tone quality. There are many low-quality brands that can be purchased online for less than $100. Solid silver produces sweetness in tone and, of course, adds to the cost of the flute.
Solid silver components are usually found in intermediate and professional flutes.
Silver plating lasts and gives a nice tone. Silver-plated body and keys looks like Grandma's silver. The plating doesn't wear as well as silver, and they usually gave a harsher tone.