Our background in flutes and flute sales
Having played many chamber concerts and having being 1st flute of the navy Band and co finalist of the CT Eisteddfodd Open Class concerto competition, Mike Irwin(UTLM Flute Teaching Licentiate UNISA ) who is the flute advisor for 1-SA Musical Instruments, has played and taught various model Yamaha, Sankyo and other flutes. He has also conducted the Rustenburg Orchestra and well qualified to give you good advice on all the models. My special interest is also developing music educational software.
We have many satisfied clients who will be more than happy to provide references or see a few client references here
We would remind you that despite various features that flute have differently, the response a player finds is still also to a very large a question of their background. When you are considering a step up flute for your child please ask us telephonically so we can give you some feedback and suggest some choices according to you or your child's musical background.
Yamaha, Courante Flutes- Affordability with superior quality in student intermediate and professional ranges!
YAMAHA FLUTES are top selling flute brands worldwide -
With a commitment shown to supply every level of flute players with instruments second to none for decades they now have many models both in the student intermediate and professional flute range to choose from
Yamaha produces 13 different models
COURANTE FLUTE
Courante. though a small brand, rivals companies like Yamaha in parts quality, quality testing Courante flutes are consistent and you can be ensured with this flute brand you wont get a " ugly duckling" including with semi professional flutes at very competitive prices
Features to look for in a student flute
Good intonation . Flute Padding quality and seating consistent and leak proof. Flute key mechanism - smoother than should be expected at this price. Flute Sound - plays easy - nice clear sound though not as resonant in class of student other student flutes we offer but none of them are in this budget range either. Flute Body - Nickle silver alloy.Reasonable but handle with care. Not as long term resistant to being dropped or bent through mishandling as our other better known brands of flute below. Overhaul costs -in long term - built solidly enough to respond to later maintenance whether bends or other problems due to mishandling if needed repair.
Yamaha YFL 221 flute student
Yamaha YFL 211 flute (split E – Mech) student
Yamaha YFL 311 (sterling head)
Yamaha YFL 411 Interemedeiate / Professional
( sterling silver head, body & footjoint,)
( French keys – open hole G off-set, split e mechanism)
Yamaha YFL 481 –H (Open hole in-line, B foot joint)
Yamaha YFL514
Yamaha YFL 574
Yamaha YFL 584
Courante flute CFL500 closed hole c foot
Courante flute CFL550 open hole c foot
Piccolo:
Courante Piccolo
Features to look for in flutes
For student flutes - Good intonation . Flute Padding quality and seating consistent and leak proof. Flute key mechanism - smoother than should be expected at this price. Flute Sound - plays easy - nice clear sound though not as resonant in class of student other student flutes we offer but none of them are in this budget range either. Flute Body - Nickel silver alloy with silver plating. . Overhaul costs -in long term - built solidly enough to respond to later maintenance whether bends or other problems due to mishandling if needed repair.
What else should I consider ? Even if we spent half an hour with you on the phone we would be sure to leave out the many factors that go into flute manufacture and considerations when buying - which flutes might be suitable for whom
but we still advise, as there are so many models and especially you need to know what is available and what not,
COURANTE FLUTE
Courante. though a small brand, easily rivals companies like Yamaha in parts quality, quality testing Courante flutes are consistent and you can be ensured with this flute brand you wont get a " ugly duckling" with semi professional flutes at very competitive prices
Courante cylindrical-bore model Piccolo
The piccolo is a small flute with a high, shrill tone. Most piccolos are made in the key of C, playing one octave higher than the concert flute; another type, the D-flat piccolo—formerly popular but now becoming obsolete—plays one note higher. There are two major models of the piccolo: the metal cylindrical-bore model, which is easier to blow and has more stable intonation; and the wooden, conical-bore model, which is less shrill but less appealing for orchestra players needing more projection .
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