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Buying a beginner flute

Hi. I'm just about to start flute lessons and need to buy an instrument. There are so many classifications that I'm rather confused. I'd be grateful for some pointers on what flute I should buy - type, brand, model etc. I do not have a big budget, so I'd like to get whatever is least expensive that I can start with. Thanks very much in advance!

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Permalink Reply by Krysten Williams on February 13, 2010 at 5:03pm: I always thought that you use an closed hole flute first since you dont know you notes yet and don't usually know where to put your fingers. Emerson is a good brand you can clean them well. AND ALWAYS KEEP YOUR NECK STRAIGHT! And if you do get an open hole use corks they can come in different colors but it is a good idea to get the clear ones. Plus if you get an open hole flute if you wish to play in high school and college bands they will make you use open hole flutes instead of closed flutes.

Hope this helped!! I've played flute since middle school and I have a open hole and I've had it ever since and works well!!; ▶ Reply to This