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This page offers a quick overview of different flute features. In the various characteristic headings I have indicated the level of the flute player next to the sub-categories. Remember if you are a beginner then you don't want to purchase something in the professional range at this point.
Flute Body
Beginners
Nickle headjoint body and keys
Beginners and Intermediate
Silver plated headjoint, silver plated body and keys
Solid silver headjoint, silver plated body and keys
Intermediate and Professional
Solid silver body and headjoint, silver plated keys
Professional
Solid silver body, headjoint and keys – May be handmade
Flute Range
Beginners Ages 7 and 8
Prodigy = Goes as low as D. 2 pieces – Curved headjoint and body
Beginners Ages 9+ and Intermediate
C foot (Goes as low as C). 3 pieces: Headjoint (can be curved or straight – curved is better suited to younger students, ages 9-10), Body and Footjoint
For More Competitive Flutists And Professionals
B foot (Goes as low as B). 3 pieces: Headjoint, Body and Footjoint
Bells and Whistles
Beginners
Closed holes – known as Plateau keys
Beginners and flutists more comfortable with the Offset G
Offset
Intermediate and Professional
Split E, C# Trill, Rollers
Inline
Open holes – known as French keys
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