To address a few comments, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the old saying goes. In this case, it depends a lot on the needs of the player. For a student/amateur, a custom flute worth tens of thousands may not be worth it. I actually love this $80 Mendini flute and am amazed at how good it sounds. It can be an excellent choice for a beginner or occasional hobbyist...or for marching band. However, as a pro, the resonant sound and quality of the mechanism on my custom flute are everything, especially when I am playing with other fine instruments in orchestral and chamber music settings.
I was thinking, "the difference does not worth 28.920$" but also "I may not hear it". But I didn't think about the orchestra setting. Still I'm really surprised and curious and I hope to reach that level of hearing sometime (or better not, because I'm not rich 🤣🤣🤣)
For $80, that is insane. Probably feels like driving manual, as you have to work more to get a similar quality sound, but honestly: my first flute - $600 Yamaha - sounded worse...
as a high schooler that upgraded my flute recently (school got money for new instruments), the difference is night and day. i would say that while my sound hasnt necessarily changed, the playing experience is so much better.
I have a Yamaha student-level classical guitar that I got as a part of a kit. I've found strings that sound pretty good on it - not the cheapest but not the most expensive. I have experimented a lot with my nails. I have taken lessons and tried to take it seriously when I am mainlining music as a hobby. I have gotten compliments on my sound from people with far more expensive guitars. I know one day I might upgrade... in like, a few more years...
I know someone who plays clarinet and he said that he couldn’t hit any high notes before upgrading to a better clarinet and now it’s incredibly easy for him just because of that switch.
the notes where different, can anyone actually hear the song changing ?! it scratched my brain the second time !! I liked the first one a lot better, the second time some notes were lower so it changed the song didn't sound so nice anymore
@@BestKCLexpensive flutes tends to have texture, darkness and colors to their sound because of the softer metal used. Cheap flutes tends to be plain sounding, smooth and a bit pitchy and the sound feels like its coming from the nose for some reason because of harder metal used. The expensive flute will always be more expressive because of the colors of tones it can produce and quality of metal.
Depends on the instrument though, though you’re right generally that only people in the know about it would be able to appreciate any differences where the audience is not gonna be able to tell
They both had a wonderful sound. The second had rich tones. Actually, I favor the first one. If beauty is in the eye of the beholder maybe music is in the ear of the listener. ❤😊
Flute player here, I got it right! I also played that piece, it's called Siciliana. The b flute had a more defined and deeper sound and I could really sense the texture of the sound.
Maybe it's just the recording, but B really sounded more harsh for me (I used earphones). A however, sounded very nice. So, well played, that you can make such a "cheap" flute sound so nice. 😊
@@BlokfluitgroepI would agree, I also thought A was the more expensive one as B almost seemed like it had some sort of distortion/resonance as if it were made from a cheaper or less dense material. I wouldn't be surprised if B sounded better in person.
I can hear the difference. Much darker and richer sound. The note changes were also more fluid. However, you do a brilliant job of covering up and making up the difference. Very impressive 😊
I think most beginners can start with inexpensive flute to get started but in the end I did notice slightly the more expensive one. But don’t let that stop you from starting your flute experience as I enjoyed both. I’m not a flute person....just love this channel. ❤️
I always enjoy your flute comparisons! This one is very creative and imaginative. I have a smirk on my face because I purchased a inexpensive flute and inexpensive piccolo and love them. I'm a self-learning beginner flute student since September. You know you're the best!
I don't play flute and listened with my eyes closed, so I didn't realize you had switched instruments! It's most important for people to pick instruments that they like the sound of and will let them express themselves as they'd like, I think. Thanks for sharing this with us!
I felt that the excerpts were equally played both in musicality and tempo so the consistency was spot on. I have come to have maybe a more refined ear and tend to like flutes or headjoints that have depth of sound and voice like qualities. I knew instantly the second one was the more expensive one...but, I feel one can go really far with a student flute especially ww doublers who might need a more manageable price tag to go along with their various other instruments. Great job Lance :)
Thanks so much. Excellent assessment. I agree that a cheap flute is a great solution for many. However, at the end of the day, nothing compares to a fine instrument. Thanks for watching and for your thoughtful comment! ❤️
I heard the first one and was like "ok this is the expensive one" then I listened the second one and was like "ok, this the expensive one, but this guy is so good he can make $80 sound like $29000"
I was shocked that I got it wrong! I'm just a hobbyist I guess. however, the Amazon flute I just got I'm returning. it feels less durable and also the keys clacked a lot. I I got a. refurbished flute from music store owner. I am pleased. It cost more but is a decent enough flute that I could sell it or give it to someone else in the future.
Could not believe it. I was jaw dropped at the crisp sounds coming from the 80 dollar flute and I guessed wrong. After listening a second time I could hear the airiness of the first flute. You definitely did the instruments justice!
I could tell, im not a musical expert but what I heard was more wind noise (for lack of a better phrasing) with first, and it was pitchier. The notes on the 2nd had no pitchiness…..to my ears.
As a flute player I thankfully did! Seeing the keys gave it away, but simply just the sound. I could tell with B you’d be able to do the micro tones, multi phonics, and slides on it.
I am not a transverse flutist, but I have been playing high end tin whistles and NAF for just over a year now so I consider myself a seasoned beginner. Even though I am still developing my ear for music and never played a silver flute, as soon as I heard the sound of the first flute, I knew immediately that it was the cheap flute. Then when I heard the second one it confirmed by suspicion on the spot. I could hear a massive difference in the tone. Very cool video.
There is a famous poem called “The Old Violin -The Touch of a Masters Hand”. You have demonstrated that the perceptively cheap and unworthy can be elevated to a tool worthy of respect and admiration. You fooled me. Well done.
The expensive one has a warmer tone. Having had the chance to try a $12,000 Gemeinhardt, they also seem to be more forgiving and at the same time less so. Still, I am glad I got the $80 one myself to learn, because its ultimately more reliant on the musician and less on the material and cost. I think people get too caught up on more money means magical get better cheat, when in reality its all about practice and experience. Tools are just tools at the end of the day, and a good craftsman can make a cheap tool look like its an expensive one because of theor hard work and experience. Fun fact, I bought that exact same brand of flute. Mendini by Cecilio is a great cheap flute, just dont drop it.
me watching for the first time: theres no way A is the amazon flute that shit sounds too clean, im gonna go with B him: A is the amazon flute... *spits out cereal* WHAT
I am getting my first flute this week and plan on watching your videos as my main source of lessons. You have given amazing reviews and you just flute amazingly!
as someone who plays the flute I just want to point out that the quality of the flute isn't just about the sound. a cheap flute made with poor quality materials or built poorly can lead to difficulty maintaining it or playing it , for example some cheap flute may have problems with spings, mechinisims posts can bend and the instrument can be more difficult to play and just need more repairs I personally wouldn't buy a custom made instrument but a good intermediate instrument can make a big difference especially if you play often
@@mightymint4521 Not exactly ... There is realy often bad surprises when you get a low cost flute. Plus it will be much more difficult to play for a beginner and it won't last as longer as a YAMAHA YFL 282 for instance. Oh, and last but not least, a good technician will not be able to maintain or repair it properly (adjusting the headjoint, most of the time no spare parts, impossible mechanism adjustment/tuning ... ) ...And it can be dangerous and illegal (because of lead in the weldings, for instance...)
You’re an amazing flutist. My goodness. I think you’re the cheat code hear. However the key smoothness was the main thing for me. I could hear it in the cheaper flute. The expensive one actually sounded keyless. Beautiful playing
Huge difference, if you are a musician. Still, the $80 flute (while extremely dry in comparison) sounded just fine for me to record with. I can put a tiny bit of hall effect on it and get pretty close to the expensive sound.
An $80 instrument is better than no instrument at all! While I agree that students and hobby players wouldn’t benefit from a 30k instrument, $80 doesn’t seem like it would hold up to daily use. What have you noticed? Would repair shops be able to fix it when an adjustment is needed? How fast would a student “outgrow” the instrument? Would a $400 student instrument be a better choice for durability, repair, and tone? What instrument do you recommend for your beginning elementary students? Still, I enjoyed the demo. Everything you play is pure joy!
I think that in person the nuance of the expensive flute would be more noticeable. Especially for wind instruments on a phone set up the subtle tone qualities can get obscured but for the purposes of this video the 80$ flute rocked it!
First, this video is a testament to how the player makes the instrument. He is a very fine flautist and he can make an $80 flute sound amazing. Second, musicians will tell you that a lot of what you pay for isn’t tone but action on the keys. This was a slow piece. I’d like to hear him play flight of the bumblebee on both.
Quite easy to notice that wonderful warm tone in the lower register. But sound is only one part of the story - the main difference is usually in the feel/feedback the instrument gives back to the player - and a cooperative/flexible instrument is nothing but pure joy to the player - which leads the musician to automatically explore all those tiny inexhaustible tones/moods. A positive feedback loop, if you will.
That's amazing. I actually chose the 1st one because I think you played them a little differently. I'm still on the fence about whether to maintain a higher quality flute or to just buy the cheapos which usually sound better in the lower register, and last longer before needing maintenance.
So they definitely sound very different and I would say in this context I like the 80$ one more. But I might also like a silver flute over a gold flute for this song when played solo. Seems like the custom flute accentuates minor variations in playing better and may be a bit louder overall. The mic or compression for youtube doesn't seem to be picking up the full range as there seems like there is a slight distortion that shouldn't be there on the custom flute. Sounds fuller but distorted. Might just be because of the side by side of very different materials. Both sound better than me playing my Gemeinhardt 2sp but I don't think that is my flutes fault :)
The expensive one's vibrato sounds better and has more depth and the sound is softer, but if you don't pay a lot of attention you can barely notice, that requires a great player, you are amazing
Of course there would be a difference! This is a bottom of the barrel flute vs a professional custom flute. I'd like to see a comparison between the custom and like a 2000 dollar flute.
I just so admire the way you make sound both of them. The way you touch it, it's exquisite how the warm sound of them caress your ears. At the same time, it's quite hard to guess properly. May I ask what is the name of the piece that you are playing?
The expensive one is clearly diffrent the other one i‘m not sure what note but one note sound diffrent then the other one even tho they’re same note In my opinion the cheap one sounds better And i‘m following you :)
Just going to list some benefits of having a nuvo 2.0 plastic flute as your intro flute despite being 2.25 times more expensive. Durability, doesn't need much maintenance. Doesn't need to be cleaned immediately after use. Isn't as effected by humidity making it safer to play outside. Can leave it assembled on your desk increasing unstructured practice. Also getting good intonation is a bit harder which helps you develop good habits that will be amplified when upgraded to a better student it intermediate flute that produces better tones easier.
To address a few comments, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the old saying goes. In this case, it depends a lot on the needs of the player. For a student/amateur, a custom flute worth tens of thousands may not be worth it. I actually love this $80 Mendini flute and am amazed at how good it sounds. It can be an excellent choice for a beginner or occasional hobbyist...or for marching band. However, as a pro, the resonant sound and quality of the mechanism on my custom flute are everything, especially when I am playing with other fine instruments in orchestral and chamber music settings.
Yes. “Richer sound”
But the $80 flute was surprisingly good 👍
I was thinking, "the difference does not worth 28.920$" but also "I may not hear it". But I didn't think about the orchestra setting. Still I'm really surprised and curious and I hope to reach that level of hearing sometime (or better not, because I'm not rich 🤣🤣🤣)
I have a mendini flute because I just started band but I think it varies on the player and how "good" they are.
For $80, that is insane. Probably feels like driving manual, as you have to work more to get a similar quality sound, but honestly: my first flute - $600 Yamaha - sounded worse...
They sound nearly identical. The difference in price does not reflect the nearly inaudible difference in sound.
Nailed it! But I'll say this, the $80 flute sounded far better than I'd have expected for an instrument of that price.
It’s surprisingly good! Thanks for watching!
@@LanceSuzuki it all depends on the player's skill level.
Exactly!
A good player can any flute sound good.
The cheaper instrument sounds not too bad, only because of this player's abilty to create a very decent sound probably on any flute.
Knowing that an $80 flute is capable of being that amazing, I will probably never upgrade from a beginner flute.
it depends more on the person playing the instrument. an more expensive instrument will help
as a high schooler that upgraded my flute recently (school got money for new instruments), the difference is night and day. i would say that while my sound hasnt necessarily changed, the playing experience is so much better.
I have a Yamaha student-level classical guitar that I got as a part of a kit. I've found strings that sound pretty good on it - not the cheapest but not the most expensive. I have experimented a lot with my nails. I have taken lessons and tried to take it seriously when I am mainlining music as a hobby. I have gotten compliments on my sound from people with far more expensive guitars.
I know one day I might upgrade... in like, a few more years...
I know someone who plays clarinet and he said that he couldn’t hit any high notes before upgrading to a better clarinet and now it’s incredibly easy for him just because of that switch.
Maybe some people like the A flute sound better.
B had much deeper and full sound than A
Yup
To me (a non-flutist) it sounded far less clean, so I guessed it was the chap one.
I thought the opposite. A sounded much fuller than B. B sounded more plasticky.
the notes where different, can anyone actually hear the song changing ?! it scratched my brain the second time !! I liked the first one a lot better, the second time some notes were lower so it changed the song didn't sound so nice anymore
@@BestKCLexpensive flutes tends to have texture, darkness and colors to their sound because of the softer metal used. Cheap flutes tends to be plain sounding, smooth and a bit pitchy and the sound feels like its coming from the nose for some reason because of harder metal used. The expensive flute will always be more expressive because of the colors of tones it can produce and quality of metal.
Moral of the story: upgrading an instrument is 99% for the player not the listener.
it feels beter when you play a better flute
@@Hinghee123based
A bad violin sound awful
Maybe ... and maybe upgrading the flute is for 1% of listeners.
Depends on the instrument though, though you’re right generally that only people in the know about it would be able to appreciate any differences where the audience is not gonna be able to tell
A good player can make a same sound with different flutes. But the feelings are so different which only the player can tell.
Lance, it just goes to show that you’re such a wonderful flautist, you can make any instrument sound wonderful!
Aww..thanks, Patrick!
Flautist
B has a much more rich lower end. Your tone and playing so gorgeous regardless!!
i find it interesting that the "cheap" flute sounds way better to me
I liked it too. The high notes sounded almost like a dizi (the chinese? flute with a membrane)
exactly
They both had a wonderful sound. The second had rich tones. Actually, I favor the first one. If beauty is in the eye of the beholder maybe music is in the ear of the listener. ❤😊
Same🤷🏿♂️
Bro is playing different notes on both flutes... que??😮💨
Flute player here, I got it right! I also played that piece, it's called Siciliana. The b flute had a more defined and deeper sound and I could really sense the texture of the sound.
Ik right I’m also a flute player
yess me too !!
The second had more of roundness and warmth of tone. With that said, your playing--tone, pitch, phrasing, and texture were exemplary on both flutes.
The first flute played, I thought sounds great. Then you played the second, 'nah, that's the $29k'. Shows how beautifully you play.
The second was much warmer and very rich, that's a beautiful instrument you have!
I could tell
Right away. The expensive one has a richness that comes with solid craftsmanship and precious metal.
Oh noo....for me, the first one was the expensive one. Amazing the way you play it! ❤️
Thanks, Christina! ❤️
I thought the sound of A was more pleasant to hear smh
@@Alex-iu7dl its all opinion, but B was more clear and the low notes were full
Maybe it's just the recording, but B really sounded more harsh for me (I used earphones). A however, sounded very nice. So, well played, that you can make such a "cheap" flute sound so nice. 😊
@@BlokfluitgroepI would agree, I also thought A was the more expensive one as B almost seemed like it had some sort of distortion/resonance as if it were made from a cheaper or less dense material. I wouldn't be surprised if B sounded better in person.
I can hear the difference. Much darker and richer sound. The note changes were also more fluid. However, you do a brilliant job of covering up and making up the difference. Very impressive 😊
Is not just about the sound quality, it's about construction, durability and quality of materials.
How is the construction, durability, and materials worth $29,000? That’s more expensive than a brand new car.
I think most beginners can start with inexpensive flute to get started but in the end I did notice slightly the more expensive one. But don’t let that stop you from starting your flute experience as I enjoyed both. I’m not a flute person....just love this channel. ❤️
Thanks, Lee!
I feel like a good flute is also better as in the amount of work you have to use to produce a good sound
Very true!
I always enjoy your flute comparisons! This one is very creative and imaginative. I have a smirk on my face because I purchased a inexpensive flute and inexpensive piccolo and love them. I'm a self-learning beginner flute student since September. You know you're the best!
Thanks so much! ❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed. I certainly had fun making it!
I don't play flute and listened with my eyes closed, so I didn't realize you had switched instruments! It's most important for people to pick instruments that they like the sound of and will let them express themselves as they'd like, I think. Thanks for sharing this with us!
This is one of my favorite flute pieces, it was such a happy surprise to hear it!
What's it called?
a good flutist can make a $80 flute sound like it's $8000
Wow, usually there’s a small difference in these price comparison videos but i didn’t expect such a big resonance difference, even at the price range.
You make them both sound like amazing couldn’t tell great job 👏
I felt that the excerpts were equally played both in musicality and tempo so the consistency was spot on. I have come to have maybe a more refined ear and tend to like flutes or headjoints that have depth of sound and voice like qualities. I knew instantly the second one was the more expensive one...but, I feel one can go really far with a student flute especially ww doublers who might need a more manageable price tag to go along with their various other instruments. Great job Lance :)
Thanks so much. Excellent assessment. I agree that a cheap flute is a great solution for many. However, at the end of the day, nothing compares to a fine instrument. Thanks for watching and for your thoughtful comment! ❤️
I heard the first one and was like "ok this is the expensive one" then I listened the second one and was like "ok, this the expensive one, but this guy is so good he can make $80 sound like $29000"
You can hear the keys clicking on the $80 flute 😂
That was biggest difference I noticed was the key slaps. 🙌
I was shocked that I got it wrong! I'm just a hobbyist I guess. however, the Amazon flute I just got I'm returning. it feels less durable and also the keys clacked a lot. I I got a. refurbished flute from music store owner. I am pleased. It cost more but is a decent enough flute that I could sell it or give it to someone else in the future.
I guessed right. The resonance on the expensive flute comes through ever so slightly to my ears. Fun video!
👍 Thanks, Yvonne!
The second one had such a full sound and you couldnt hear the air like you usually can. I wish i could do that lol
I'm so enchanted by the sound of the flute!!
Bro spent his whole life savings on a flute
As an amateur flutest I could tell not by the tone alone but how you played those notes signifying more dynamics and control.
*squints*
Sicilienne by Faure! Had to do that for a Solo performance this year :D
The sound is mush warmer and rounder. But still the tone you can produce on both, respect
Could not believe it. I was jaw dropped at the crisp sounds coming from the 80 dollar flute and I guessed wrong. After listening a second time I could hear the airiness of the first flute. You definitely did the instruments justice!
Wow. That changes perspective. ❤
The second one gave me goosebumps 🥰 and made me close my eyes. So beautiful and serene 😍
the second is refine tone ang has perfectly Good Control in Dynamics
The $80 sounded better than expected but it is still a easy to tell difference
I could tell, im not a musical expert but what I heard was more wind noise (for lack of a better phrasing) with first, and it was pitchier. The notes on the 2nd had no pitchiness…..to my ears.
As a flute player I thankfully did! Seeing the keys gave it away, but simply just the sound. I could tell with B you’d be able to do the micro tones, multi phonics, and slides on it.
I personally thought the first one was more expensive!😅😅
I think the $80 still sounds better...😂😂
as many have said, you sure made the $80 flute sound decent- the B is rich and colorful :)
I am not a transverse flutist, but I have been playing high end tin whistles and NAF for just over a year now so I consider myself a seasoned beginner. Even though I am still developing my ear for music and never played a silver flute, as soon as I heard the sound of the first flute, I knew immediately that it was the cheap flute. Then when I heard the second one it confirmed by suspicion on the spot. I could hear a massive difference in the tone. Very cool video.
The second one had way more body and depth to the sound.
Wow… the difference is incredible. I love finding this kind of knowledge on the internet, thank you for sharing!
I got it right because you can hear the presses on A.
Honestly, I thought it was very close.
There is a famous poem called “The Old Violin -The Touch of a Masters Hand”. You have demonstrated that the perceptively cheap and unworthy can be elevated to a tool worthy of respect and admiration. You fooled me. Well done.
Thanks so much, David! ❤️
The expensive one has a warmer tone. Having had the chance to try a $12,000 Gemeinhardt, they also seem to be more forgiving and at the same time less so.
Still, I am glad I got the $80 one myself to learn, because its ultimately more reliant on the musician and less on the material and cost.
I think people get too caught up on more money means magical get better cheat, when in reality its all about practice and experience. Tools are just tools at the end of the day, and a good craftsman can make a cheap tool look like its an expensive one because of theor hard work and experience.
Fun fact, I bought that exact same brand of flute.
Mendini by Cecilio is a great cheap flute, just dont drop it.
B is warmer and resonance.
Yes, I did guess correctly. The richness of the tone of your custom made flute is delightful!
me watching for the first time: theres no way A is the amazon flute that shit sounds too clean, im gonna go with B
him: A is the amazon flute...
*spits out cereal* WHAT
No, the tone of B was too dark, too rich/full/warm to be a cheap flute one. A is clean but B sounds like gold.
The different in price, definitely will show up when the 80 dollar flute falls apart and die like my cheap flute did. 😂
Absolutely A
I am getting my first flute this week and plan on watching your videos as my main source of lessons. You have given amazing reviews and you just flute amazingly!
the c# trill gave it away
There are sounds I like in both. The expensive one sounds like it's got more going on inside it. The playing makes them both sound really nice.
the first one sounds better than than the expensive one.
Can you tell me exactly which aspects of the sound seem to be better in your opinion on the 1st one?
as someone who plays the flute I just want to point out that the quality of the flute isn't just about the sound.
a cheap flute made with poor quality materials or built poorly
can lead to difficulty maintaining it or playing it , for example some cheap flute may have problems with spings, mechinisims posts can bend and the instrument can be more difficult to play and just need more repairs
I personally wouldn't buy a custom made instrument but a good intermediate instrument can make a big difference especially if you play often
I chose the $80, damn it! :)
You just saved 28,020!
@@mightymint4521 Not exactly ... There is realy often bad surprises when you get a low cost flute. Plus it will be much more difficult to play for a beginner and it won't last as longer as a YAMAHA YFL 282 for instance.
Oh, and last but not least, a good technician will not be able to maintain or repair it properly (adjusting the headjoint, most of the time no spare parts, impossible mechanism adjustment/tuning ... )
...And it can be dangerous and illegal (because of lead in the weldings, for instance...)
If I were a beginner, I would chose a $700 flute, or as near as possible, but not much more expensive.
The difference was not worth $28,020!
Agree
B it has a lot of emotion out in to it
That security was so happy to meet you what a great guy.
Yes I can appreciate a quality professional flute sound
I have an Altus 901E from 1994 £3000, It plays like a beauty, I also have as a backup a £500 Yamaha student flute and they feel super different
You’re an amazing flutist. My goodness. I think you’re the cheat code hear. However the key smoothness was the main thing for me. I could hear it in the cheaper flute. The expensive one actually sounded keyless. Beautiful playing
I think it's a testament to the player. How good you make the Amazon flute sound
Wow $80 sounded surprisingly really good! Great option for someone on a budget
Huge difference, if you are a musician. Still, the $80 flute (while extremely dry in comparison) sounded just fine for me to record with. I can put a tiny bit of hall effect on it and get pretty close to the expensive sound.
The difference is clear, but you make them both sound very good!
An $80 instrument is better than no instrument at all! While I agree that students and hobby players wouldn’t benefit from a 30k instrument, $80 doesn’t seem like it would hold up to daily use. What have you noticed? Would repair shops be able to fix it when an adjustment is needed? How fast would a student “outgrow” the instrument? Would a $400 student instrument be a better choice for durability, repair, and tone? What instrument do you recommend for your beginning elementary students? Still, I enjoyed the demo. Everything you play is pure joy!
As someone you just wants to learn play flute casually as a hobby i glad to hear that an 80$ flute is capable of sounding like that!
I think that in person the nuance of the expensive flute would be more noticeable. Especially for wind instruments on a phone set up the subtle tone qualities can get obscured but for the purposes of this video the 80$ flute rocked it!
Awesome flutist ! Regardless of the price, you can produce beautiful tone from both flutes. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Honestly couldn't tell from the tone myself, but could from the key action. 'A' created more "pops", especially at the last two phrases.
You play so good. I am a musician and I didn't realize which is which. But I gess I'm not use to hear the differences. Nice job
Can tell it right away. The second one is much resonant with much more overtones. Nice playing for both videos of course
You rocking those low tones on B. But still, your skill even made the cheap flute sound good, but I bet you had to really work it. 😂
B because A doesn't have the good sound like B but they both sound great 😃 together
"Is not the flute, is the master player, Grasshopper."
B has a darker and warmer tone color, but i think that's because its gold. Both sound amazing and would be suited for different things.
Sicilienne!!!! My favorite solo to play!!!!
First, this video is a testament to how the player makes the instrument. He is a very fine flautist and he can make an $80 flute sound amazing. Second, musicians will tell you that a lot of what you pay for isn’t tone but action on the keys. This was a slow piece. I’d like to hear him play flight of the bumblebee on both.
The expensive one causes my spirit to vibrate in my chest. I felt the correct answer.
Quite easy to notice that wonderful warm tone in the lower register. But sound is only one part of the story - the main difference is usually in the feel/feedback the instrument gives back to the player - and a cooperative/flexible instrument is nothing but pure joy to the player - which leads the musician to automatically explore all those tiny inexhaustible tones/moods. A positive feedback loop, if you will.
That's amazing. I actually chose the 1st one because I think you played them a little differently.
I'm still on the fence about whether to maintain a higher quality flute or to just buy the cheapos which usually sound better in the lower register, and last longer before needing maintenance.
So they definitely sound very different and I would say in this context I like the 80$ one more. But I might also like a silver flute over a gold flute for this song when played solo. Seems like the custom flute accentuates minor variations in playing better and may be a bit louder overall. The mic or compression for youtube doesn't seem to be picking up the full range as there seems like there is a slight distortion that shouldn't be there on the custom flute. Sounds fuller but distorted. Might just be because of the side by side of very different materials. Both sound better than me playing my Gemeinhardt 2sp but I don't think that is my flutes fault :)
I did, but you are a hell of a player! You’d make anything sound great!
The expensive one's vibrato sounds better and has more depth and the sound is softer, but if you don't pay a lot of attention you can barely notice, that requires a great player, you are amazing
To be fair, Sicilienne is such a beautiful piece and can sound amazing on any flute with the right player.
Of course there would be a difference! This is a bottom of the barrel flute vs a professional custom flute. I'd like to see a comparison between the custom and like a 2000 dollar flute.
I just so admire the way you make sound both of them.
The way you touch it, it's exquisite how the warm sound of them caress your ears. At the same time, it's quite hard to guess properly.
May I ask what is the name of the piece that you are playing?
Aww thanks! ❤️ This was Sicilienne by Fauré.
The sound was WAY more warm and clear in the second one, it was an obvious difrence :)
The expensive one is clearly diffrent the other one i‘m not sure what note but one note sound diffrent then the other one even tho they’re same note
In my opinion the cheap one sounds better
And i‘m following you :)
As a flute player , I could feel the vibrations of the instrument on B. More as A sounded like a marching instrument
Its crazy how the other one sounds more expensive. Like its hard to define how expensive sounds but somehow you know
Just going to list some benefits of having a nuvo 2.0 plastic flute as your intro flute despite being 2.25 times more expensive.
Durability, doesn't need much maintenance. Doesn't need to be cleaned immediately after use. Isn't as effected by humidity making it safer to play outside. Can leave it assembled on your desk increasing unstructured practice. Also getting good intonation is a bit harder which helps you develop good habits that will be amplified when upgraded to a better student it intermediate flute that produces better tones easier.
Also the nuvo is quieter overall so I can practice more often without annoying my neighbors.
U made both sound perfect