Author : Jennifer Stone
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Every music artist has somewhat of an obsession with any of the musical instruments. Some like guitars, some like drums, and some like flutes. Flutes are one of the most popular, and best-sounding musical instruments that is an essential part of the music world. If you are interested in playing flute while becoming the next James Galway or Georges Barrère then besides possessing the technical skills, and immense talent, you also need a quality instrument in your hand.
Here are the top 10 flute brands in the world that can help you play a quality instrument and become the next popular flute player.
- Yamaha
Yamaha is one of those brands that is popular in almost every big industry. This goes in the instrument-making industry as well where if you ask what the most popular instrument manufacturer is, the answer will probably be Yamaha. The brand was founded in 1987 by entrepreneur Torakusu Yamaha and the journey started with repairing “reed organs”.
When we are talking about flutes, Yamaha offers the best student models like the YFL-222. However, you will find professional flutes in the catalog as well. The wide range of flutes at the company includes bass and alto flutes along with piccolos. Even though the company operates from Japan with its three main factories there, it sells all over the world.
- Jupiter
Another brand that takes up in this list of the best flute makers in the world is Jupiter. The company has been operating since 1980 and is known for its quality musical instruments such as flutes, and brass along with woodwinds and other percussion instruments.
If you are just starting as a flute player, consider Jupiter as they produce excellent student models like the brand’s one of the best-selling flutes, JFL710. Other than this, the company also makes alto flutes, piccolos, intermediate C flutes as well as bass flutes. Jupiter is also quite known for its contrabass flutes that play two octaves below what a regular flute plays.
- Azumi
Azumi is another instrument maker that produces best-selling and durable flutes. The company is a sub-brand of Altus, a professional flute company, operating in the market since 1981. The flutes from the company have something in common that also makes it different from its peers in the industry.
All of its flutes have a Z-Cut headjoint which helps create a more flexible sound. If you have some years of experience in flute playing and are ready to get to the next level, Azumi’s step-up flutes will be ideal for you.
- Selmer
This company was founded by Henri Selmer in 1885 in the city of Lights, Paris. Even though the company is quite known for its saxophones and clarinet musicians, it has recently developed a line of flutes in 2020.
The best thing is, that the flues of Selmer are ideal for both students and step-ups. One of the hot-selling items in the new models is SFL301CG which features standard flute specs. The most exciting thing is all the headjoints are handmade, leaving you with the best sound possible.
- Trevor James
This company is based in the UK and was founded by Trevor James in 1982. Even though you can find saxophones in their catalog, flutes are its best-selling items. The flute of Trevor James comes with a curved headjoint or straight headjoint, a perfect piece for student players.
The company’s beginner flute is also better than other companies, which means one flute from the company can support your playing for a longer period of time.
- Pearl
The company was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa in Tokyo in 1946. The company is known for making both beginner and professional flutes along with piccolos. Something that makes its flutes different from others in the industry is that it delivers hand-made instruments.
In the process of making a flute, Pearl uses a Pinless Mechanism along with One-Piece Core-Bar Construction that ensures smooth sounds, perfect pitch, and “reliable mechanisms”.
- Powell
This is relatively new to the flute-making industry which now produces professional flutes and piccolos. The company produces flutes from its step-up and intermediate models, which means you will get to have a professional flute but at an affordable price.
The company also develops aurumite material which is a combination of silver and gold that offers a warmer tone but you will not have to pay the heavy cost of gold.
- Gemeinhardt
This is one such brand that fits perfectly at the hands of a beginner, or a student flute player. But Gemeinhardt is also one such brand that offers an extensive range of models for all skill levels but at affordable pricing.
The brand’s most popular model is the 2SP which is included in its beginner model list. This instrument has a silver-plated finish along with plateau keys and the classic J1 hheadjoint. The company was acquired by another professional Piccolo brand, Roy Seaman.
- Miyazawa
This popular professional flute brand was founded in the year of 1969 in Japan. Soon after the brand’s establishment, its flutes became really popular all over the world. The brand offers a wide range of alto flutes and C flutes which are all handmade.
One of the popular models of the brand is its 958 series which is also loved by professional flute players. This series and its models include silver tubing, the “Miyazawa exclusive Brögger System pinless mechanism” along with pointed tonearms that are French-styled. They also offer gold and platinum flutes with a wide range of options.
- Muramatsu
Since we have reached the end of this list, another classic, handmade, and professional flute brand that you should consider is Muramatsu. The brand started with Koichi Muramatsu building his first flute in 1923, in Japan. Then after long years, in 1975 the brand finally came to the US.
Now, due to its durability and quality of flutes, it is reportedly the best-selling flute brand in the country. The brand’s hot-selling flute is its silver flutes though it also has gold-clad and platinum-clad instruments in its catalog. The flutes come with cases and case covers along with a lifetime warranty.
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