The Flute Channel Would you test also if it's possible the Yamaha YFL-281 please ?

sure will try to get one and do it!

Stev971 281 will be identical to 222 interns of sound and response. Only difference is open holes vs closed holes (good) and inline G (usually a bad idea).

I own the YFL-222 flute. Im actually proud to have it, as it is a great choice for begginer models.

super happy your in love with it! totally a great choice. It was one of my first ever flutes a true classic

you totally will! just make sure it gets maintenance!

Are there any differences between 221 and 222? In my country, 221 is a little bit cheaper, but I wonder if I should buy 221 or 222.

Try both if you can get a chance. See which will feel better. Both are known to be the best student flutes and even a mature Flutist have that flute forever. Also repair costs can be much lower than more expensive flutes too.

Now I almost feel like a stalker responding to your comment here after responding to another one of your comments in another video almost 20 mins ago, but I must ask what the other flutes you were considering buying. I was possibly considering the Yamaha 462 or a 472 flute as a future upgrade as its cheaper than the Azumi AZ3 with all the bells and whistles.

@@acidforblood Hello. The main reason I chose the Yamaha was it was the easiest for me to play. I tried a Pearl, Azumi, Haynes Amadeus, and a Gemeinhardt. I thought I would get the Amadeus 580. I actually had a hard time making a good sound out of the Gemeinhardt and Amadeus but the Yamaha felt like it was playing itself. The Azumi would or Pearl would have been the second choice.The Yamaha was $1,200 more than I wanted to spend but was worth it. The second reason was how rich and velvety the solid silver sounded. I could get a much wider range of color out of this flute than the others. It made the notes very bendy if that makes sense. The low notes are rich and bold. To me the higher silver content made a big difference. And like I said the keys were light and springy. Yes it didn't come with the bells and whistles like you said, but I had an E donut ring put in during the first COA and it now feels like it has a split E. To me it is more important the way the flute sounds than if it has a couple of extra keys to make playing a little easier. In a perfect world this flute would have been decked to the nines. 4 years later and I can say I am even more in love with this flute than the day I got it. Since then I have been able to see all the amazing things it can do. I recommend this flute to everyone looking in this price range. It's probably the only solid silver flute you will find for the intermediate price. The others just had solid silver lip plate or maybe solid silver head joint but the bodies were plated. But they are good flutes. In the end you have to make that decision for yourself. Each flute speaks to everyone differently so you just have to try as many as you can until you find the "one". When you do, you will know. Good luck with your flute searching. If you remember come back and comment and let us know which one you picked.

@@LaurelN1 Did you end up selling your student flute or your previous flute when you bought the new one? I'm debating whether to keep the student flute as a back up or just sell it. The problem with keeping the student flute would be that it would still need a COA each year even though I wouldn't use it costing me more money. Also, why did you decide on the donut? The 472 comes with the split E mechanism for the same price currently or was that not available back then?

So happy you got something you love! Happy practicing! Thanks so much for watching!

Thank you @acidforblood for the encouragement. I have a yfl 222 and was discouraged because it did not have a split E. If you can make high E sound as good as high F# without a split E mechanism on the yfl-222 then you have natural talent. I noticed Amelia got a good sounding high E on the yfl-222. So glad I read your comment. Was going to try and trade my yfl-222 for a Yfl-212 which has split E or a gemeinhardt. Tried a few flutes and none of them played as easily as the yfl-222. Awesome pad seal on yfl-222. A light touch on the keys is all that's needed

Thank you for your comment. I'd like to upgrade to the Haynes Classic sterling silver handcut headjoint with 14K gold riser which has a standard 0.016" thickness. Do you have an idea the tube thickness of the Yamaha 222 model flute? Would the Haynes fit it? Thank you for your thoughts!

My pleasure!

Aww thanks! I totally will! I love Brazil!

Hmm interesting let us think about it.

Hi Bayley, I would check out our low register videos on the channel. It might help.

Most Gemeinhardt's are pretty good again, I would get new if possible. But used market are hard to come by as some years are sought out after more than the "bad" years.

I think they’re the same.

I would say it is a bit more quiet but not substantially. But it is noticeable. You can get the mechanism on you 222 clean, oiled and adjusted at a music shop in your region and it might silence the mechanism a bit more.

you can do it! Keep practicing and have fun!

headjoints are cut differently. and I believe the 222 is nickel body and keys. and the 462 is sterling silver headjoint and body but silver-plated (nickel alloy I think) mechanism/keys hope that helps. Thanks for watching Hans!

We have a review coming up soon but it’s the 400 series sonare I think. They are very similar be sure to check next Monday!

Thank you!! You are so awesome, do you think you might have the opportunity to review the Sonare line of piccolos, they're quite interesting but I have never heard anyone talk about them.

what a great Idea. We might do that.

Hi Richard, I also decided on a transverse flute and after 2 hours of familiarization, I say: It's a nice preparation - recorder. I would like to share my 2 hours progress video 😀 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbuhlN1138e4hn0.html

We have a whole series of videos. But make a budget and see if you can stay in that budget. This most likely will be your forever flute so you want one that will be easy to repair and tune up every couple years and the shops can have the parts ordered or already in stock. ( much cheaper fees ) Yamaha is in almost every band shop. Or if you're in a major city you could have more boutique shop that may have more flutes to try. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7eXrLljr6fXmo0.html

The Flute Channel Thank you 😊 I will look through the playlist

Hmm depends. I would try a few models in that series if you have the choice. Split-E mechanism is nice. Also see they offer other headjoint options. Yamaha carries a few different cuts for the headjoints. But I'm unsure if they do it for 400 series. I hope you find your flute!

It all depends. You would have to try them yourself first. On paper the 472 is a great buy, but if you can get a handle on a 574 to try and its cheaper go for it. But it might not have a warranty like a new 472 with the FCNY. Hope that helps. Both are solid "A" or "Backup" flute

I could!

Hungarian fantasy by Doppler.

The Flute Channel Thank you !

Im afraid I don't know that brand of flute.

10XC perhaps.

@@flutechannel Thank you very much! 😊

give it a try and let us know how you feel after a while! :) Happy practicing!

If you can find a 222 used for the same price. Grab it..but that is very rare nowadays. The prices as really high now. Over $1300. Used to be $600 10 years ago.

@@flutechannel Amazon has the 222 for $500 new "International Version" (not sure what that means). Is that a better option? Thank you!

@@ginaooi6522 sure! Just be sure it's from a licensed dealer or a real music shop. Lots of fakes out there.

Yes. I found my used yfl-225sii from a retired band instrument shop owner who had it professionally serviced for 250usd. I had this model in the past and it is very dependable will be a good flute until you are ready to move up and intermediate one. Don't go cheap and if it is used ensure it plays well. Starting out you are still learning and blowing into a broken flute will just make your flute experience 😢

It's one of the best student flutes ever made. It's just under intermediate.