Beginner needs help - Which flute should I buy??

nicloves15 · Post by **nicloves15** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 3:47 pm

Could you tell me your opinion on Windsor flutes. Are they any good? I'm looking into buying a flute and I don't know what kind to buy. I don't want to spend too much money but I don't want a crappy one either. I've also heard people say not to buy from ebay. Any opinions on Windsor flutes would be appreciated or if you know of any other flutes that are good please let me know. Thanks so much!!

eilam · Post by **eilam** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:28 pm

I'd get an M&E, you don't need to worry about it, and it has a real woody tone.

peeplj · Post by **peeplj** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:35 pm

I second the advice that M&E is a good way for a beginner to go. Also Casey Burns has a beginner's model that's gotten wonderful reviews. There's also the Seery, also a great choice and a great flute.

--James

Denny · Post by **Denny** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:48 pm

From a quick search...

A Windsor flute:
# Closed hole (also called plateau) - A closed hole flute is the best for beginning students since it does not require the additional skill needed for a open hole flute.
# C Foot - the lowest note on this flute is C
Nickel-silver plated head, body, foot and keys
Precision milled embouchure hole for better tone

List seems to be in the Burns Folk flute range.

nicloves15, This is not a metal flute oriented forum! You might want to try:
http://fluteland.com/board/index.php?si ... 8a6fc1ea47
or
http://www.8notes.com/f/forum25.asp

The M&E (keyless) would offer some distinct advantages over a $250 metal flute...

Denny

nicloves15 · Post by **nicloves15** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:53 am

Thanks so much guys!

stiofan · Post by **stiofan** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:45 pm

I have a Casey Burns Folk Flute, which is my first flute--I've only been playing about a month now, but I'd highly recommend it. I was really interested in a wooden flute, and I'm absolutely impressed with it. Though I'm but a rank beginner (as they say), I've already found the CB flute quite rewarding and an excellent choice as a first flute.

http://www.caseyburnsflutes.com/
http://www.caseyburnsflutes.com/ff.php

moxy · Post by **moxy** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:32 am

Is the CB folk flute tunable? (I can't tell by viewing the website...)

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 6:36 am

moxy wrote:Is the CB folk flute tunable? (I can't tell by viewing the website...)

Casey's flutes have long tenons and are tunable without a slide.

Doc

moxy · Post by **moxy** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:51 am

Thanks Doc.

Excuse my ignorance - what's a tenon?

Denny · Post by **Denny** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:24 am

moxy wrote:Is the CB folk flute tunable? (I can't tell by viewing the website...)

from Casey's Folk Flute page http://www.caseyburnsflutes.com/ff.php
What doesn't come with the Folk Flute: cloth case, end cap, rings, tuning slide, keys, or customization of any kind.

The tendon is where the head and the body join.

If the two pieces are not pushed fully together it will flatten the pitch of the flute.

Denny