Beginner Silver C Flute Reviews
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I played a flute for several years growing up. I started at 11 I think and kept at it for a few years. It was a challenge, because playing the flute requires very conscious breathing. That's not something I was ever very good at.
On this page I've reviewed the four types of flute people are tempted to consider when buying their first student flute. Let my start by saying: don't buy a colored flute. They're just not made for beginner players. They will teach your child the wrong kinds of holding the flute and the technique of blowing will also not be learned correctly.
 | This flute is one of the more popular types. The quality is good and it comes with a two year warranty. Amazon Price: $219.99 List Price: $399.99 |
LJ Hutchen Silver C Flute with Case
- Silver plated body and keys
- Gold plated crown
- Double-bladder, Prestini style pads for durable and consistent performance
- Extra care give to joint fittings
- Includes a flute cleaning rod, plush lined hard shell case
What you'll need to have on the flute you select
All the flutes I show here have closed holes. Open holes will only make the playing harder for a beginner. The teacher will know when they're ready for the advantages of open holes. They're also silver plated and come in a hard box for safe traveling. The keys have pads on the inside so the opening and closing will make minimal sound.
 | Amazon Price: Too low to display List Price: $899.00 |
 | The cheapest model. It has very mixed reviews, but the warranty ensures you don't get stuck with a bad flute. I learned to play on one of these, so I'm partial to them. Amazon Price: $379.99 |
Other considerations for choosing a beginner flute
Some people will tell you to get a cheap flute, don't worry about the sound. Well, if you think a beginner player doesn't care about the sound - then think again. If they have any musical sense at all, they're going to appreciate a well sounding flute. Don't be cheap unless you don't have the budget.
Get your child that silver plated flute that has a decent sound to start with. A decent flute will sound good even on that first note. Which is also less of an annoyance in the house. It will reward your child for proper technique by giving a better sound too.
Don't get a piccolo. These are small flutes, but very hard to play. An ordinary C flute may look too big for your child's hands, but it is easier to deal with.
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Diana McNulty 8 months ago
You are absolutely right about the sound being important to a beginner. I am a trained flutist and have taught lessons off and on for several years.
A beginner flutist needs to be capable of creating a good sound when they are playing properly. If they are doing their best, and doing what their teacher tells them, it can be terribly discouraging when it doesn't sound good. The last thing you want is for the student to give up.
If a more experienced person was to play it, like the teacher, the flute definitely should sound good on the first note. You are right about that.
That being said, the student may not sound fantastic on the first note, but that's ok. That's why they're learning.
Another suggestion I might make for purchasing a new student flute: Go to the local music repair shop and ask them which brands they can repair. Many overseas brands are impossible to repair because they don't import parts for them. Instruments are precision machines and need work from time to time. You don't want to buy a whole new flute just because a part is broken. Your inexpensive flute ends up being more costly in the long run.