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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 just bought a Yamaha 462. Unlike other intermediate flutes in its price range it has a solid silver head joint and body, which makes a huge difference in sound. Out of all the flutes I tried it was the easiest to play with the best sound. I LOVE how springy the keys are and the rich buttery sound of the solid silver. And the high notes are super easy to get out. I had never played open hole but I didn’t have a hard time playing this flute with the plugs out. It wasn’t the flute I was going to get and it was way out of my price range, but when I played it, it was like the flute chose me. Like the wand choosing the wizard. Lol. I’m glad I spent the extra money and got the solid silver, that way I can play it for years to come without wanting to upgrade. My first flute I had in school was a Yamaha 221 I think (back in 1990). It had bouncy keys like the 462 and was very easy to play. I highly recommend both of these flutes to flute players of any age. They will fall in love with them like I did. Thanks so much for the lovely review.
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?
Came back to watch you play on my Yamaha 222, 4 months later. I love hearing you play and I love my 222 and its getting easier to play now that I'm working with an online virtual teacher who can hear me play. I think it really must be one of the best beginner flutes cus I'm still learning new things on it without sound quality diminishing or reaching a cap on whats possible. I could probably play on it for another 5-6 years without feeling pressured to move up to an intermediate flute due to the growth potential and mileage that is possible with it. I think when I have got the full chromatic range covered with reasonable tone, can articulate it, and reach a final plateau lasting a few months then it will be time to upgrade. High E and high F# sound reasonably good on this instrument once you learn how to create the required embouchure which I guess depends on the individual and their experience. I'm starting to understand why a split-E mechanism isn't necessary and you can play nice sounding high E notes without it. The 222 will handle it for you with not a lot of effort provided you keep practising your scales and put in the work. I highly recommend the 222 for beginners if its within your budget and I've been playing on it for almost 2 years now with no issues in its quality or its functionality.
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
I have a 222 but I upgraded my headjoint to a used all sterling silver gold-plated lip plated headjoint. This is my plan B until I can afford a higher end flute. It actually plays pretty well so i'm not sure what i'm missing out on. For now, i guess my ignorance is bliss. lol!!
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!
Hi Amélie! I have just gotten a Yamaha YFL 482 today; and I love it! It’s so much better than my beginner flute I used to use. I love your videos and I aspire to be an amazing flute player like you!
Personally I have a YFL 282, it is a beginner's flute, about €600-700. I've been playing for 6 years. One thing I don't like personally is that it is difficult to do quick articulation, especially in the lower register. But nothing more, for a cheap flute it's not bad at all. Of course, for that same money it is more profitable to buy a 272, which has a misaligned E and G Mechanism.
I have the Yamaha YFL-222, and what bothers me about it is how loud the key mechanisms sound when I play (beginner level). I'm definitely going to upgrade at some point, but I'm wondering if the YFL-462 has quieter key mechanisms. If it does, I might upgrade sooner!
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.
I want to learn to play the flute but I don't know what to choose between yfl222 or yfl 322. I am 30 years old and I want to make a long-term quality choice. So there are big differences between these two? Between sterling silver or nickel silver headjoints? Beacause the price for yfl322 is double
I own a YFL 221. It's currently being fixed and the flute store I use gave me a YFL 222 to borrow while mine is gone. The only difference between them I can find is the look. Do you know if there's other differences or are they pretty much the same flute? Thanks again.
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.
Do you guys have idea how much cost the yamaha YFL 42 nippon gakki... “1974~1979” Im intersted of buying one with a friend but we dont have any idea how much it is... Thanks
Hi! I was wondering if you could review the Powell Sonare line of flutes along with the Powell Sonare 705 w/ KT headjoint. I've never really had the opportunity to hear what someone else might say about that particular flute, but it would be awesome if I could hear someone else's opinion!!!
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.
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.
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 😢
I’m looking into buying an open hole flute for high school (after playing for a couple years) what would you suggest? (I’m on a Gemeinhardt plateau key flute right now)
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. ruclips.net/video/IQgyV2JAsjY/видео.html
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
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!
Bonjour Madame, une question svp. Venant de la flûte à bec, est facile de se mettre à la flûte traversière? Les doigtés sont ils les mêmes que pour une flute à bec soprano? Merci
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 😀 ruclips.net/video/wUqazDzaTVI/видео.html
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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
1:42 and 3:55 are good comparisons.
I still play my Yamaha 481 flute purchased new in 1983. I hope to get another 30 or so years out of it ;)
you totally will! just make sure it gets maintenance!
I just bought a Yamaha 462. Unlike other intermediate flutes in its price range it has a solid silver head joint and body, which makes a huge difference in sound. Out of all the flutes I tried it was the easiest to play with the best sound. I LOVE how springy the keys are and the rich buttery sound of the solid silver. And the high notes are super easy to get out. I had never played open hole but I didn’t have a hard time playing this flute with the plugs out. It wasn’t the flute I was going to get and it was way out of my price range, but when I played it, it was like the flute chose me. Like the wand choosing the wizard. Lol. I’m glad I spent the extra money and got the solid silver, that way I can play it for years to come without wanting to upgrade.
My first flute I had in school was a Yamaha 221 I think (back in 1990). It had bouncy keys like the 462 and was very easy to play. I highly recommend both of these flutes to flute players of any age. They will fall in love with them like I did. Thanks so much for the lovely review.
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?
Came back to watch you play on my Yamaha 222, 4 months later. I love hearing you play and I love my 222 and its getting easier to play now that I'm working with an online virtual teacher who can hear me play. I think it really must be one of the best beginner flutes cus I'm still learning new things on it without sound quality diminishing or reaching a cap on whats possible. I could probably play on it for another 5-6 years without feeling pressured to move up to an intermediate flute due to the growth potential and mileage that is possible with it. I think when I have got the full chromatic range covered with reasonable tone, can articulate it, and reach a final plateau lasting a few months then it will be time to upgrade. High E and high F# sound reasonably good on this instrument once you learn how to create the required embouchure which I guess depends on the individual and their experience. I'm starting to understand why a split-E mechanism isn't necessary and you can play nice sounding high E notes without it. The 222 will handle it for you with not a lot of effort provided you keep practising your scales and put in the work. I highly recommend the 222 for beginners if its within your budget and I've been playing on it for almost 2 years now with no issues in its quality or its functionality.
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
I respect your flute skills so much, I’ve been learning flute for the past two years & I’m still not even close to your level. One day though…
I have a 222 but I upgraded my headjoint to a used all sterling silver gold-plated lip plated headjoint. This is my plan B until I can afford a higher end flute. It actually plays pretty well so i'm not sure what i'm missing out on. For now, i guess my ignorance is bliss. lol!!
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!
Hi Amélie!
I have just gotten a Yamaha YFL 482 today; and I love it! It’s so much better than my beginner flute I used to use.
I love your videos and I aspire to be an amazing flute player like you!
So happy you got something you love! Happy practicing! Thanks so much for watching!
I have a 211(same level as 222) and considering to get a new one. This Video help me a lot
I'm using YFL 222 now! I quite love it! Actually I'm finding intermediate flute now, but I love YFL 222 too!
Personally I have a YFL 282, it is a beginner's flute, about €600-700. I've been playing for 6 years. One thing I don't like personally is that it is difficult to do quick articulation, especially in the lower register. But nothing more, for a cheap flute it's not bad at all. Of course, for that same money it is more profitable to buy a 272, which has a misaligned E and G Mechanism.
Is the 462 the "H" model? also you might add that this also has the gold plate option I believe
What made the 462 easier than the 222? Don't they have the same head joint cut? Or are we talking about the mechanism?
Those flutes are expensive can't afford. Now I'm fine in watching your videos. Someday I will buy own flute and play like you.
I have the Yamaha YFL-222, and what bothers me about it is how loud the key mechanisms sound when I play (beginner level). I'm definitely going to upgrade at some point, but I'm wondering if the YFL-462 has quieter key mechanisms. If it does, I might upgrade sooner!
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.
I want to learn to play the flute but I don't know what to choose between yfl222 or yfl 322. I am 30 years old and I want to make a long-term quality choice.
So there are big differences between these two? Between sterling silver or nickel silver headjoints? Beacause the price for yfl322 is double
Amelie~. Would you mind please reviewing the Yamaha 311 at some point? 🙏🏼
I could!
i started playing flute last year for 6th grade i have a yfl-282 its the flute most people like me have in flute class
Hi, many Brazilians watch your channel. hello on your next videos for us.
Aww thanks! I totally will! I love Brazil!
How do you get such good volume in the low register? I stuggle sooo much with it... my lower register is so soft...
Hi Bayley, I would check out our low register videos on the channel. It might help.
Love what you played in the demo! Could you share the name of the piece? I can't catch the name you mentioned in the clip. Thanks in advance :)
Are you any relation to Marty Brodeur?
I own a YFL 221. It's currently being fixed and the flute store I use gave me a YFL 222 to borrow while mine is gone. The only difference between them I can find is the look. Do you know if there's other differences or are they pretty much the same flute? Thanks again.
I think they’re the same.
What was the piece you played in this video? I enjoyed it and might consider playing it.
Hungarian fantasy by Doppler.
The Flute Channel Thank you !
Amazing, thanks for this demonstration
My pleasure!
Wow I really wanna learn how to play the flute like you can.
you can do it! Keep practicing and have fun!
Yamaha YFL 222 or Trevor James 10XC? (6 months playing more or less)
10XC perhaps.
@@flutechannel Thank you very much! 😊
give it a try and let us know how you feel after a while! :) Happy practicing!
Hello Amelie! I was wondering what other intermediate flutes would you suggest other than Yamaha? What about Gemeinhardt? And which ones?
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.
Hi Amelie
I need y f 222
Frome any place can I get it??
In Egypt?
Do you guys have idea how much cost the yamaha YFL 42 nippon gakki... “1974~1979” Im intersted of buying one with a friend but we dont have any idea how much it is... Thanks
Hmm interesting let us think about it.
I have an old model Yamaha 225
Hi! I was wondering if you could review the Powell Sonare line of flutes along with the Powell Sonare 705 w/ KT headjoint. I've never really had the opportunity to hear what someone else might say about that particular flute, but it would be awesome if I could hear someone else's opinion!!!
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.
Which is better: A new Yamaha YFL 222 or the Jean Paul $269 you reviewed? Thank you.
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 😢
This flute sounds so rich
Is Yamaha YFL 222 an intermediate flute?
It's one of the best student flutes ever made. It's just under intermediate.
I’m looking into buying an open hole flute for high school (after playing for a couple years) what would you suggest? (I’m on a Gemeinhardt plateau key flute right now)
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. ruclips.net/video/IQgyV2JAsjY/видео.html
The Flute Channel Thank you 😊 I will look through the playlist
3:54 song?? It's beautiful
I’m planning to buy a new Yamaha flute but wasn’t sure which of the 4th series should I get... do you have any suggestions?
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!
I bought a hallmark product of the flute is it OK....please respond
Im afraid I don't know that brand of flute.
Anyone know if the Yamaha 574 is better than the 472 (old 500 series vs new 400 series)?
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
How different are the headjoints or are they the same except for the material?
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!
Bonjour Madame, une question svp. Venant de la flûte à bec, est facile de se mettre à la flûte traversière? Les doigtés sont ils les mêmes que pour une flute à bec soprano? Merci
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 😀
ruclips.net/video/wUqazDzaTVI/видео.html
I am using the 222
Haha mine is YFL 222 😂 love it tho
The 222 sounds pretty good but I think you could get a good sound out of a tomato can. lol
or a discarded shoe.
Heey
The second one sounded better. I have watched the other videos and really couldn't tell but this was clear.