Woodwind Instruments

Yamaha 211 Flute - Fantastic for beginners.

Advantages: Good tone, reliable.
Disadvantages: More expensive.

...years ago, I used a Yamaha 211 and 7 years later, at Grade 6 I am still finding it good to play. This flute is great to learn on as a beginner however, it is a little more expensive than other flutes for the same level. Although, other flutes for the same level are not always suitable for higher grades. I would recommend it to any beginner; it sounds fantastic, has good tonality and is fairly cheap. The only disadvantage is that it does not sound ...

jelly1404 18.12.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Yamaha YFL211ID Student Flute

One of the best beginner models on the market

Advantages: Excellent build quality and intonation
Disadvantages: The usual limitations of a beginner instrument

...played both, I'd say the Yamaha is very much worth the extra. The build quality is simply what you'd expect from such a respected make, and that makes all the difference to the tone and tuning as well as the robustness and mechanical reliability of the flute. While not a professional instrument by any means, a beginner should be able to pass several Grades before this flute begins to be the limiting factor in tone production, and the tuning is reasonable ...
...kept to a minimum and with the occasional service the flute will last many years even in the hands of a complete novice. Obviously as with any silver or silver-plated instrument regular cleaning is necessary to prevent tarnishing, but most music shops will bundle a cleaning cloth with an instrument bought new. In all a highly-recommended flute for beginners but beyond Grade 6 or 7, start to think about an upgrade. ...

PhilThePenguin 12.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Yamaha 211 Silver-plated

Stunning instruments for the price

Advantages: Great value for money, excellent intonation, low maintenance, consistent quality
Disadvantages: Tone is no better than you'd expect from plastic

I've been playing Aulos recorders for years, and now own Sopranino (207), Descant (205A), Treble (309A) and keyless Tenor (311N), as well as a Fife (C-21). All of the instruments are easy and forgiving to play, have near faultless intonation and sound about as good as a plastic instrument ever will. With the possible exception of the Yamahas in tenor and below, these are easily the best introductory-level plastic instruments around. Even with wooden ...
...1-series. However, dismissing the Aulos as purely a child's instrument is unfair, as it's perfectly good for consort work or solo work up to a reasonably high level and better than most cheap wooden instruments. Treble - again, this is a perfectly adequate consort or solo instrument and better than cheap wooden instruments, but as you might expect it can't really compete with the solo tone of a good wooden model if you have the money. If I was buying ...

PhilThePenguin 04.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Aulos Recorder

yamaha descant recorder

Advantages: easy to learn
Disadvantages: none

...music shop and there were songs that Boyzone sang in it. They music books vary in price, (£5.00 upwards) In my opinion a Yamaha recorder is the best one to by, well thats my opinion anyway I have done this review on Dooyoo Thanks for reading ...

jenny967 08.12.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Yamaha Recorder

Buffet B12 Clarinet

Advantages: Great Price and Quality
Disadvantages: Mouthpiece has its limitations

...until i moved to a Buffet RC prestige. This clarinet can be bought for about £230.00 and is a great price compared to many other student clarinets at a similar level. I advise all of my pupils to consider Buffet b12's when looking for their first clarinet to buy. It is made from ABS resin which is very durable and can withstand changes in temperature which the more expensive wooden models cant take. They will just crack. Many consider this instrument ...
...* Buffet Crampon mouthpiece and ligature. The case provided with this instrument is very good, it provides space for reeds and cork grease and any other bits you may need. The only thing I would say is that once the player has become more competent a new mouth piece may need to be purchased to provide a better tone. Apart from this the clarinet is great and at a very competitive price. Overall a fantastic learning instrument. ...

musicdave 13.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Buffet B12 Luraton Bb