GLORYClosed Hole C Flute With Case, Tuning Rod and Cloth, Gloves, Nickel Siver

My mind is blown. I've played flute practically my whole life. I wanted a practice instrument that I could leave at my city condo so I didn't have to keep carrying my Yamaha with me. I saw this and couldn't believe the price. But I really don't have hundreds to spend on another instrument that will just be used in my practice room. I thought the colors would just be cool.When I received it and took the case out of the box, I looked at the cheap, soft-sided case and, well, I wasn't expecting much. Well I was in for a shock. I put it together and just stared at it. The metallic blue body and brightly polished gold-colored keys were dazzling. Very cool indeed.Now for the real test. I put it to my lips and ran two octaves of scales up and down a few times. Wow. Crystal clear, smooth tone, excellent, effortless vibrato. The pads all seal tightly with the lightest of touch. The keys all work flawlessly. I expected my finger's muscle memory to have a problem with the return spring tension. Not so. Closing my eyes, I can't tell the difference between this little mind-blower and $3000 Yamaha.I played a little Irish ditty. I played a little Bach, a little jazz and a little Jethro Tull. I certainly found a good practice instrument! If you have a good ear, especially that of an experienced flutist, the difference in sound between a really fine instrument and this is very distinguishable.Bottom line... Need a really decent, inexpensive practice instrument? Look no further. Have a child interested in learning the flute? Here you go! For incredibly minimal investment, you could start your child down a path that can provide a lifetime of enrichment. Or, did you play flute in high school or college and just want to see if you have any of that talent and skill left? Here you go! Get one and some music and go play in the basement. You'll be surprised how wonderful it feels to have one of these lovely instruments in your hands and how genuinely fine the sound is.

I bought the purple flute. It’s really nice quality and the case and accessories are great. The color is vibrant and fun. I’m very happy with this purchase.

Obviously you’re not going to get the quality of a Gemeinhardt at this price but this is a solid beginner instrument! Sound quality and durability was excellent. I played consistently for 8 years and wanted to get back into playing again for fun, my flute from that time is ready for retirement and I didn’t want to spend hundreds if not thousands on another one. This hit the highest of notes and lowest of notes with ease, sounds amazing. It functions extremely well for its price point! The accessories with it are perfect for maintenance as well and comes in a nice case to get you by. I was very satisfied for what I got! Definitely recommend if you’re just getting into playing or if you want to pick it back up again!

The media could not be loaded. It's been over 10 years since I played the flute. I was a concert flutist in High School and had the sudden urge to play again, but did not want to invest thousands of dollars in a professional flute. I saw this $80 flute on Amazon and decided it was worth the risk of trying it out.My first impression was that the flute is GORGEOUS! Great packaging, very shiny finish and the case is lovely. It came with a cleaning kit, a greaser for putting it together, and cloth gloves if that's your thing.Sound Quality - I've been playing it for about 3 weeks and my tone and sound has improved from practice. I struggle with the really high notes and need a much tighter embrochure than comfortable. Overall, I am satisfied with the sound quality for practicing purposes, but I would be concerned for playing in a concert, as the tone and sound quality can be challenging to get consistent on a cheaper instrument.Keys and Handling - The keys are very responsive, but do produce a clicking sound from the key pads when playing. Again, not a big deal for practicing but it is noticeable. The key placements are comfortable and consistent with my prior intermediate flute.Warning! - This is a nickle plated instrument! My chin and bottom lip was red and irritated after only 3 days of practicing. So if you have skin sensitivities then I would advise that you purchase Pro Tec LP1 Flute Lip Plate Patches on Amazon. I haven't had any skin issues since I purchased the lip plate patches so I am happy about that.Overall great flute for practicing or students learning for the first time. However, I would not reccomend a cheap $80 flute for concert or band performances. Upgrade when you are confident and ready!I have uploaded a video of me playing a Theme Song for your reference.

Good price for this flute. It works well. It sounds great.