student flute vs intermediate flute- when should you make the switch? PLUS Yamaha flute review!

I immediately heard the effect of the gold plating. Really didn’t expect that. I love the sound of gold

i started with a beginner silver plated jupiter flute, got an intermediate sterling silver powell with a gold lip plate and played on that for a couple years and i just recently upgraded to a custom handmade sterling silver powell and i’m so in love with it

You should make a video how to go from intermediates to professional

I actually recently bought myself a intermediate french key in-line silver flute from FCNY!

I was just thinking about buying an intermediate flute 🙃

I’ve had the Yamaha YFL 362H with the gold lip plate for 4.5 years when I got it for my 16th birthday in 2016. Absolutely loved it since day 1! The gold lip plate makes the tone warm which is what I love about my flute! I’m still playing on the flute to this day in my college band. I’m hopefully looking into upgrading to a professional flute or even getting my own piccolo when I transfer or even in grad school

I have a huge place in my heart for Yamaha flutes. I started on Buffet then went to a YFL 221SII that belonged to my grandfather. I played it for years as I’m just a hobbist and couldn’t afford an upgrade. I actually didn’t realize I need an upgrade until I was telling a friend who is a professional flutist about my struggles and she mentioned everything I was having trouble with was a sign that I’d put grown my flute. This spring I found a spectacular deal on a used Yamaha YFL 385II with a gold lip plate. Im in love. It’s got a beautiful low end and my family appreciate the less squeaky high end. It’s likely my forever flute so I’m glad.

I like 462II the most. And that was clear before looking at the prices. The golden lip plate on the second flute made an exceptional difference. I was expecting a subtle brighter colour that I, as someone not playing the flute, wouldn‘t recognize. But it‘s insane. The 362II only silver model was too dark and closed for my taste. 462II is neutral and therefore pleasing me.

I started playing flute and violin 🎻 in the fourth grade, switched between the two of them until sixth grade. Then I played violin in the orchestra for sixth and seventh grade and then switch back to Flute in the eighth grade and was in the band, the marching band. High school I play flute the entire four years. And then I stopped after I graduated from high school. I picked up my flute as an adult in my mid-40s. I happened to find, come across a slightly out of tune Flute at the salvation Army in San Francisco. I had it checked out and it was OK. It’s a Selmer Bundy student model. I’ve been playing it now for just about eight years, with an occasional tuneup. I started taking flute class (woodwinds) at my local community college. It’s interesting now that I’m playing again that I realize how many bad habits I had back in high school. My instructor is helping me work those out of my system. Glad I picked it up again and I’m glad I found this channel. A lot of great content and helpful information and funny stuff too.😊👍🏾 🎼🎵🎶

I was wondering why I had hit a plateau as I’ve been playing for 4 almost 5 years and then this video came into my recommended at just the right time, so imma go ahead and get a new intermediate flute

I started on a student Gemeinhardt. My step-up in high school was an Armstrong 80 (the one with the gold lip plate). It served me well through high school (loved the band festivals) and college. I was a vocal performance major who played a little flute on the side. I recently upgraded to a lovely Muramatsu GX heavy wall (with C# trill — yay!) and acquired an awesome Trevor James Copper Alloy Alto Flute last year. I love these gorgeous instruments! Thank you so much for your awesome videos and for helping to inspire me to get back into it. Keep up the great work! 😊🎶

Fun fact when I upgraded (mid way through 6th) we were almost up on paying for my student flute and so my mom emailed my band teacher he said I could upgrade and now I have my lovely intermediate Asumi that I love so so much!

Thank you for doing this video, it was exactly what I was looking for.

I got the Yamaha 481 925 silver back in 2004. I think it was discontinued years ago. It sounds like the 462H is a very similar model. If you take excellent care of it, it will last a lifetime. Mine is almost 20 years old and I've never had to change the pads. It's in excellent condition and it still sounds great. I think if someone is on a budget should consider the 481 model if they can find it in good condition. It's very important to try your flute before you buy. I know everyone orders online but no review will ever compare to how you feel when you play it. I went to a music store that had a large flute selection. I was there for over an hour and played 5 different flute brands before I decided on the Yamaha. I also tried multiple models before I picked the 481. Like I mentioned before, if you maintain a well made instrument it will last a lifetime.

Great video! Very helpful! Thank you! Love your videos! Please make a video about your favorite tone exercises 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I love how you sound on all the flutes! I remember when I upgraded from my Gemeinhardt to my Altus (my current flute), I was learning the Poulenc Sonata, Bach E Major Sonata, and Carmen Fantasy at the same time and it was frustrating when I didn’t get the sound that I wanted. I got my Altus just in time for my undergrad senior recital (It took me two months to break into the flute). I like the 400 series.

Thank you for your video. Was thinking about the 362H model...

I noticed the difference with the gold lip plate quickly! Amazing playing btw!

I'm playing on the Muramatsu EX III since November, after about 9 years I had really outgrown my student Yamaha model (although I got a lot out of it) and upgraded :) Open holes weren't really an issue after about two weeks and the sound is even more open and focused now 😊 still in love with my "new" flute, took some time to get used to it though

I finished my grade 8, so I will definitely be getting a new flute! I'm so excited, especially for open hole keys which is something I've been wanting for a long time. My current flute has done really well for me since I was 9 but it's definitely time to move on.