Di Zhao 500 & 700 [Flute Center]
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- Опубликовано: 23 фев 2018
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Di Zhao 500
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- solid sterling silver headjoint
- silver plated body and mechanism
- French (open hole)
- pointed key arms
- B footjoint
- optional: split E mechanism
Di Zhao 700
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- solid sterling silver headjoint
- solid silver body with silver-plated mechanism
- French (open hole)
- pointed key arms
- B footjoint
- optional: split E mechanism
- optional: C# trill key
- optional: D# roller
- optional: customizable headjoint options for lip plate and riser
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That is one gorgeous wooden flute case. With a case like that I'd probably care more about stains on the case than about stains on the instrument lol
LOLLLL!!! I know, I was so surprised and delighted to see a case so gorgeous when I unzipped the cover! 😍
Omg. I own a di zhao 700 flute. Finally able to get the max resonance and tone colours out from it thanks for your review. P.s I am a self taught flutist and have bought the flute using your code thanks once again
Oh my goodness, that makes me so happy! It's a gorgeous flute, and I'm so happy this review helps you enjoy it even more! Also, thank you so much for using my code, it really helps support what I do! :D
JustAnotherFlutist though I didn'tget it with the gold riser, but yes I can agree a gorgeous flute nonetheless. For the price, wow just wow.
Thanks for all of the videos you’ve made! You’ve helped me so much with playing the flute.
You're absolutely welcome, I feel all fuzzy inside now!!
I have the Di Zhao 700 BEF Model and I personally LOVE it. The wooden box really adds a nice touch. Everything is very well thought out. It's a joy to play for me.
I always learn from these videos! Thank you.
My pleasure!!
Yay! I love these reviews. Also, you're really rocking that shirt!!
Thank you so much, hahahaha! It was an impulse buy a few months ago from Forever 21, no shame XD
Wow those cases look beautiful! I’ve heard great things about Di Zhao!😊❤️🎼🎹🎶
So gorgeous, ahhhhhhhhhhh
I tried the demo of the 500 (with your code) and omg, I really like this flute! Thanks for the review!
Thank you for an excellent review and clear description of embouchure, air shape, speed, and direction for the DZ-700.
I'm playing again for fun but am really out of date. To modernize, I got a DZ-700 but had troubles with the upper registers. Your comments about the cut of the head joint, drawings and descriptions changed the way I approached this flute. Now I can get the higher pitched harmonics and I get a beautiful sound in all registers.
Three years ago, I bought my first flute that was actually functional, I actually bought a DiXiao similar to this with a B foot and a high C. It made playing everything so much easier. Love this brandddd.
I love watching these videos even though I am not planning to buy a new flute! :)))
Hahahaha, that makes me smile!! I hope you enjoy this one :)
I have the Di Zhao 700 body and head-joint (without the d# roller) and I love it! I actually got it from FCNY and told them I knew you! They gave me an extended warranty so that's pretty cool. I love Di Zhao flutes!
Thank you for this great video! The 501 chose me. It is great for pro pit doubling.
I bought a Di Zhao 300 2 years ago as a budget step-up flute and now I upgraded its headjoint to a Di Zhao handmade sterling silver one. It sounds no different from the 500 (without the split E) and I love it
If you want to skip to the review itself, go to 1:50 :)
MVP right here
I play on the 700!! I love it so much!!!
Jonathan Gutierrez did you get yours with the optional upgrades? C# D# shrill?
Fabulous, detailed review! I've been playing the 700BOF for 3 years and have largely enjoyed it. It's important to state that I'm a saxophonist/flute doubler, and don't have the finesse of a fine flautist. The keywork has held up perfectly through daily practice and (pre-COVID) weekend gigging, despite the affordable price. That says a lot, since my sax fingers are harder on the springs than a more delicate hand. Your review seems to back up what my friend, a flute doctorate with Flute Authority suggested to me, however- that the embouchure required for this instrument is a bit challenging. He likened it to Powell's headjoint, which makes perfect sense, as Dr. Di Zhao was their (and Powell's) headcutter. And while these are all very fine and popular instruments, my friend stated that they're not natural for his embouchure either. I've felt quite inconsistent on the DZ. So, after 3, mostly impressive years, I've moved to a Trevor James Virtuoso Voce, and for me it's a much more natural blow, and a finer and beefier instrument overall.
I just got an open hole flute with inline g and I love it!!!!
Beautiful!!
I've been off school this entire week and my sleep schedule is messed up. But I'm here!
Hahaha, hi!!!! Thanks for stopping by all the time! :D
Thanks Joanna !!!
My pleasure!!
Cool
I wanted a new flute for performance in my church. I went to Warfields Fine Flutes and tried a North Bridge 700 and a Di Zhao 801. I really wanted the North Bridge for the McKenna head, as well as esthetic reasons, but found the square cut embouchure to be a problem for me to sound, particularly low notes. A more seasoned player would no doubt find the NB to be a fine instrument as well. I had little interest in the Di Zhao line, again merely for esthetic concerns, but it proved to be the flute that chose me. I found the 801 to be an amazingly easy instrument to play throughout my practiced range. An old, self taught, farmer with weak lungs and arthritic hands, and yet this flute makes me almost sound like I know what I'm doing. I've taken to calling it "Alfred", it being the butler in white gloves and tux, that brings me the notes I ask for on a silver tray. It's almost effortless.
Got here before the video even showed up in my subscriptions :0
Hahaha, I heard that RUclips is having some trouble getting videos out into the subscription boxes lately. Something like 30-60 minutes to finally get out there! Glad you're here! :)
Flute presentation and lessons together. This flutes are students flutes, you can purchase this flute 700 model for $2,240 everywhere from any Dialer in United States.
These flutes are so shiny
Hahahaha, they're beautiful!
Hi Joanna. I auditioned for Jr. County band on Tuesday and I made it!! I am still so surprised 💝💜😁💜😂😁😂😱😁😂😁💜💜😁💗😁💜😁💜😂😂💜💜😁💝💝💝💗💝💜💜😱😁💝😂
YAY HALEY!!! I'm so proud of you!! 😭😘❤️
I haven’t tried any other flutes but I don’t know why I love how DiZhao flutes sounds.
Hahahaha, if that's not love, I don't know what is ;)
Pls an opinion - howdo Di Zhao and Yamaha flutes compare?
Thanks for the review! I’d love to see a review for the Pearl Elegante 795.
Hey Joanna, I've been watching your videos for months now and I really appreciate the intricate details you give in your flute reviews! I'm a clarinetist that doubles on flute and I've been trying step-up flutes at music conventions here in Texas. I've been contemplating on a few flutes to buy, but one flute has caught my attention. I was wondering if you could do a flute review on North Bridge Flutes, particularly the 500 model. I've been researching the company and Chris Mckenna, but there isn't as much to go on. Thanks and keep up the awesome work!
My personal opinion one of the best brand is Muramatsu. Made I Japan start it 100 years ago.
Totally agree. However, I feel the Di Zhao 700 sounds very similarly to the Muramatsu brand sound at a fraction of the cost.
I tried out a DZ-700 before getting my current flute(sonare 705) and the case was way more red and looked gorgeous
I couldn't quite get the red to show up as vibrantly on camera, haha!
Haha I get it, I tried to take pictures but they just wouldn't turn out good.
Hi Joanna. I have a flute recital in June and I'm supposed to pick a piece to play for the recital. Do you have any recommendations for me? And I don't want something that's way too difficult.
What do musicians use to shoot arrows? BOWS!!
I'm imagining arrows shaped like music notes XD
JustAnotherFlutist They could be made of BRASS
Hi Thetabletopmage. I love your puns :)
Would you consider reviewing instruments at the same price point? While it is nice to know how the Di Zhao 500 and 700 compare, it doesn't help the budget restricted buyers as much since they have $1500+ price difference. My review request is for piccolos: Pearl pfp105 vs Storm by Gemeinhardt vs Di Zhao DZP (102 or 202), especially the 1st two though.
PS. You do the best review videos. I appreciate how thorough you are with the instruments, rather than just the "watch me play this flute" type videos a lot of other people do. Thanks!
I've considered doing this, and in fact, that's kind of how I started out these reviews. However, as I kept doing these reviews, I quickly discovered that each company really has their own set of rules and convictions about what their flute is worth and/or why they might use different materials or have them made in different ways (e.g. how much is factory made vs. handmade, etc.). It was surprising to learn that even flutes with the same specs from different companies can have wildly different price points, so what I ended up finding was that reviewing instruments at similar price points resulted in far too many differences to cover in one video (e.g. spacing/resistance of the keys might feel different; embouchure is so wildly different that it may skew my view on which one is "better" when, in fact, they're made for different people; etc.).
Basically, the idea is that the differences are so insane that I tended to think, "This one is better than that one," when it's really not the case. It's just "this one feels better to _Joanna_ ". That, I believe, is not a true review. I want you guys to actually know how these flutes like to be played, and me telling you which one feels better to me does not make any constructive contribution to your decision on choosing a flute that works for _you_ .
I do firmly believe that someone else can make reviews like you are requesting without the temptation for this insane bias. It's just that after some experimentation, I found out that that person is not me. The temptation is too great to make a super biased review when comparing 2 or 3 different companies' flutes, so I opted to just stick with one company per video so I can really focus on what that company has to offer. In this way, I can let you guys explore and compare different flutes through my reviews and decide for yourselves what would work best for you. :)
I hope that fully answers why I do reviews this way! Thank you so much for watching, and I really do appreciate your feedback and warm, encouraging comment!!
JustAnotherFlutist I appreciate that you are doing as honest reviews as you can. And it does make sense that if there are too many differences between some flutes, it would be hard to go through all the details in one video. Well, keep it up. Thanks!
I like Di Zhao instruments. Thinking about a flute upgrade but a bit concerned about how flat the airstreams need to be since I tender to be a little tighter in my embouchure.
Yay another review! I am looking to buy a flute so I love this!
Awesome!! I hope you enjoy it :)
Hey Joanna! Love your flute reviews! I have a question, I feel as if I'm doing double tongue wrong. for the K syllable I literally just articulate that K with my throat & not like use my tongue to tongue up against the roof of my mouth. Like for single tonguing (the T part if KTKTKT)how you would hit right on top of your top row of teeth & for the K part I articulate with my throat I guess so to say.. have I been learning/practicing double tongue incorrectly this whole time?? rip
Hahaha, to be honest, I learned how to double tongue very far down in my mouth as well. It wasn't really explained in a very detailed way. Over time, I discovered that you actually can double tongue in _multiple_ different ways, and, in fact, many teachers have different thoughts on what constitutes "correct" double tonguing. I find that it really has to do with the flute itself and what it likes. Don't feel bad about having to "relearn" double tongue--think of it more as an experiment to find out what your flute likes :)
JustAnotherFlutist ok yea alright. Well I don't feel as bad now lol 😆 yea cause when I do the K syllable I don't use my tongue at all
are you able to get your hands on the Pearl 50th anniversary flutes? I'd love to hear about those ones. especially the one with the wood lip plate.
Oooo, sounds intriguing! I'll have to look into it!
I LOVE YOUR REVIEWS.
Aw, I hope you really enjoy it!!
OMG I own a Di Zhao 700 :D
It's a gorgeous flute!!
Can you do the resona by burkhart flutes? I know youve already done their piccolo so it would be fun to see how their flutes compare!
Oh man, that's a beautiful one. I think one of my students plays one, and I've been really impressed so far!
I love your diagrams! Sounds like these flutes play like the Miyazawas you reviewed, no?
Definitely reminded me of them. Almost like cousins!
Hi. I’ve just started watching your videos recently. I’m a thirteen year old flutist and I play in all three of my schools bands: wind ensemble, jazz band, and church band. I’ve played for just over two and a half years. Could you please review the Gemeinhardt 2sp. I just got it recently and I can’t quite figure out double tonguing and the high notes are a little funky. Thanks!
What would be your favorite flute brand besides Brannen?
Totally off topic but you look really good here! You should wear more black ♥️♥️♥️
D'awww, thank you! I do love my concert black 😛
Waaah I wish I could get one
It's a gorgeous one!
How does the 700 compare to a miyazawa 102 with b foot, split e, offset g, all that crap?
I appreciate your flute demos. Do you have any reports about silver plating on keys deteriorating easily (or flaking off) on di zhao 700? I read on some post, only one post, that this is a problem. Not finding any other negative reviews. I'm concerned because I tend to react with silver causing tarnish on chin even cleaning my flute (Artley solid silver head) often with my polishing cloth. Get Black chin with or without makeup. I tried this 700 model and really like the way it responds but concerned if silver finish will hold up on keys. Is the plating thick/heavy enough on these flutes? My older Artley does not flake and looks brand new. Could the Di zhao report be isolated issue? Does manufacturer warranty cover the silver finish on mechanism? Thank you in advance to anyone who has information.
Diane Weldon I also read about the Di zhao supposedly having inferior plating - must have been the same post! It worried me so I’ve been scouring the internet since for more information about the quality of Di Zhao and there isn’t much more I can find as they seem to be a relatively new brand. I know this is a bit later now so let me know if you found any more information!
Hi! Super late reply, but I’ve had my Di Zhao 600 for about 3 years now, and even though I’m incredibly picky about its upkeep and cleaning, the solid sterling silver headjoint has still managed to tarnish horribly where the head connects to the body and slightly above that. The lip plate has never given me an issue, but the rest of the flute seems to tarnish quite easily and quickly, despite my best efforts to keep it clean. It mainly tarnishes around the joints and around the tone hole solder joints. Hope that helps! (P.S. to those of you looking the buy, while Di Zhaos do have an incredible tone for the price, it is definitely not a long term instrument. I’ve found that it comes out of adjustment much faster than some of the other flutes I’ve owned, so I have to get it serviced a minimum of two times a year. It’s great for the price, but perhaps not the best choice if you’re looking for something built to last.)
I just got the Di Zhao 500 flute today and it’s nice but I have to readjust my embouchure for it
Do you have any suggestions for good flute retailers in Vancouver? I’m going in July and want to test out as many brands as I can
Hm, to be honest, I haven't done much flute shopping there with the exception of my second hand piccolo (from Long & McQuade) and the one Vancouver Flute Festival that was put on more than a decade ago, haha (oh man, that makes me feel old!)! I haven't lived there for quite some time now, so I'm not very updated on flute retailers there. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful!
Hello Joanna! Sorry if I am a little late, but I have marching season this summer, I have already marched two years so I have experience. I know this probably near impossible but are there any flutes that are closed hole but project and have the clarity of a open- holed flute? My other closed hole flutes are reaching the end of their life and I'm afraid I will have a very poor sound if I keep the same flute for another year. But there is a big possibility since I made all state that I could have a solo so I don't want to let the band down if this is the case. If you have any recommendations please get back to me? Thanks :)
Actually, open holes don't actually do too much to the projection of your sound. It's more to do with the type of metals used and where they are used on the flute (riser, lip plate, headjoint, body). I'm making my way through as many flutes as possible so you can get a great idea of which flutes tend to project more vs. others that require a bit more finesse but maybe play well with tone colours. :)
Thank you! This helps so I know what to look for in future flutes that I may use for marching/concert.
I currently play on my $90 Armstrong 80 solid silver flute
Armstrongs are known to be extremely durable! 😊
I think my favorite piece to play on the flute it's got to be o come Emmanuel and mission impossible 100% mission impossible my favorite and oh Canada obviously we have to learn the Canadian national anthem
Could you review the Trevor James cantabile and virtuoso?
Will keep in mind! :)
hi joanna, I have the same case!
AND ISN'T IT A BEAUTY
HI JOANNA!!! I was wondering if you could make a review of these beginner model flutes:
1)Gemeinhardt Student Flute Model 2SP
2)Pearl Student Series Flute Model 500
3)The Di Zhao Flute Model 100
I hope you can make a review of these flutes.Even one is already enough.PLEASE!!!!!!!.Thank you.
p.s.I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ESPECIALLY YOUR VLOGS!!!
Hi, Joanna! Your review videos are SO informative! Are you aware of any flutes that aren't handmade but which have the option for a C# roller in addition to the D# roller? Yamaha seems to reserve even the D# roller for their handmade flute lines. In fact, in my research so far, the Di Zhao 700 is the ONLY non-handmade model I've come across from any maker that even offers the D# roller as an option. Basically, I'm looking for the most full-featured non-handmade flute model available in terms of keywork options, and this Di Zhao 700 seems to be that.
Pearl elegante options have D# roller option, as well as the Gemeinhardt 33SB. Both available around the same price range as the DZ 700. There may be more--give the Flute Center a call and chat with someone. They are so friendly on the phone.
The 700 is my dream flute, or the azumi 3.
Both are beautiful!
I play a di zhao 700 but. It doesn't have a split E or gold riser. Another thing the type of case cover my flute came in damaged my wood case because the zipper kept scratching it.
Oh!! That's really sad! Be sure to contact Di Zhao directly (the actually man behind the company)!! He is wonderful to work with and will take care of you!
Split E and the gold riser both aren’t standard on the 700, which means you would need to customize it and pay more. :)
TMD SB I know I like my flute the way it is. I plan to try out some di zhao head joints someday and get a new head joint to go into a master's degree with😊. I'm just upset about my beautiful wood case being chipped😢
Joanna!
I know this comment is totally irrelevant to this video but it would be really awesome to hear your opinion and views on "Do's and Don'ts with an Accompanist." For example, how much time to give your accompanist to learn a piece of music etc.
Oh, that's a good one. I'll keep it in mind!
What’s the right way to play a trill from c to db cause my band director had me shooketh.
Wiggle that LH index finger! Wiggle it like you mean it! ;)
mk, got it. thxxx
Yay, I have the Di Zhao 700! My experience with this flute has been good so far, however I absolutely HATE the case, it is so fragile and it already has huge cracks in it and is about to fall apart when I only had it for less than a year and never dropped it 😵 but great review! Can you review burkart flutes next? (also im surprised that the 700 has a gold riser and split E with c sharp trill key. Did they upgrade the model? Bc mine only has a silver riser and no other specs but it's the same 700 model😶)
I'm sorry hear that!! Please contact Di Zhao directly, I know he will help you!! Maybe he did upgrade the model, I'm not sure! It's super customizable now!!
It’s a customizable flute, which means you need to pay more for the gold riser :)
Yes. Could you please review the Burkhart Resona 300? My 15 year old daughter loves her Di Zhao 400 of 5 years and now ready to upgrade. She is thinking DZ 700 vs Yamaha 677. Also thinking Muramatsu EX. Thank you. Decisions, decisions!
one thing that you have to worry about with wood is it cracking. If the temperature fluctuates to much then the case will crack regardless of if you drop it our not. Try keeping it in a climate proof condition
I have a Yamaha student model the same one that you have and then I have a gamaimhart flute and a professional flute I think the company is called AME
So many flutes! :D
I have the Di Zhao 600!
I checked the specs recently, very close to the 700!
What is the d# roller for?
Makes it a lot easier to slide the right band pinky from the D# key to the low C# key! 😊
Can you please do the pearl 795 vigor please
On my list already! 😊
Ok thank you so much
Please review a Azumi AZ 3!
I'll keep it in mind!
Notification Squad.
Woot woot!
I've seen so many people with a Di Zhao 500 and 700... lol
3,000 😱
You should know Di Zhao Flute made in China
Remember you’re buying the instruments not the case!
Don't you have your own DI zhao flute
I do! ;) It's a Di Zhao 200, a gorgeous student model flute!
Call an FYI and I also know the Lord of the rings peace and the funny thing is that I learned that song on my own and I didn't even know it was lord of the rings until I looked at the sheet music and I was like OMG I was flabbergasted and a lot of people that it was a Chinese song but ain't no Chinese song
Hahahaha!
speaking of Lord of the rings. As I practice
Try reviewing $100 flutes.
Check out my first Patreon community goal XD
I wish i could afford a better flute
Save save save! :)
JustAnotherFlutist trying its hard when you're 13
I understand, I was there too :) Chin up and look toward the future!!