$80 (Amazon) vs. $29,000 Flute - Can You Hear the Difference?

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Can you hear the difference between an $80 Nickel Plated Amazon Flute with my $29K custom 10K flute. Can you hear any differences between my cheap flute and my expensive flute? Musical excerpt: "Sicilienne" by Gabriel Fauré.
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@LanceSuzuki 3 года назад

To address a few comments, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the old saying goes. In this case, it depends a lot on the needs of the player. For a student/amateur, a custom flute worth tens of thousands may not be worth it. I actually love this $80 Mendini flute and am amazed at how good it sounds. It can be an excellent choice for a beginner or occasional hobbyist...or for marching band. However, as a pro, the resonant sound and quality of the mechanism on my custom flute are everything, especially when I am playing with other fine instruments in orchestral and chamber music settings.

@emjay2045 2 года назад

Yes. “Richer sound” But the $80 flute was surprisingly good 👍

@DROSTraceurADD 2 года назад

I was thinking, "the difference does not worth 28.920$" but also "I may not hear it". But I didn't think about the orchestra setting. Still I'm really surprised and curious and I hope to reach that level of hearing sometime (or better not, because I'm not rich 🤣🤣🤣)

@josephduncan6407 2 года назад

I have a mendini flute because I just started band but I think it varies on the player and how "good" they are.

@Spiderpig0381 Год назад

For $80, that is insane. Probably feels like driving manual, as you have to work more to get a similar quality sound, but honestly: my first flute - $600 Yamaha - sounded worse...

@eirikheggelund Год назад

They sound nearly identical. The difference in price does not reflect the nearly inaudible difference in sound.

@MelindaMassie 3 года назад

Nailed it! But I'll say this, the $80 flute sounded far better than I'd have expected for an instrument of that price.

@LanceSuzuki 3 года назад

It’s surprisingly good! Thanks for watching!

@bqube8901 2 года назад

@@LanceSuzuki it all depends on the player's skill level.

@mariettegrange5351 Год назад

Exactly!

@Secretsofsociety Год назад

A good player can any flute sound good.

@peterhaerens3014 Год назад

The cheaper instrument sounds not too bad, only because of this player's abilty to create a very decent sound probably on any flute.

@justCommando Год назад

Knowing that an $80 flute is capable of being that amazing, I will probably never upgrade from a beginner flute.

@wowyok4507 Год назад

it depends more on the person playing the instrument. an more expensive instrument will help

@timmura 11 месяцев назад

as a high schooler that upgraded my flute recently (school got money for new instruments), the difference is night and day. i would say that while my sound hasnt necessarily changed, the playing experience is so much better.

@James-nr9gm 10 месяцев назад

I have a Yamaha student-level classical guitar that I got as a part of a kit. I've found strings that sound pretty good on it - not the cheapest but not the most expensive. I have experimented a lot with my nails. I have taken lessons and tried to take it seriously when I am mainlining music as a hobby. I have gotten compliments on my sound from people with far more expensive guitars. I know one day I might upgrade... in like, a few more years...

@kayleetalkz254 9 месяцев назад

I know someone who plays clarinet and he said that he couldn’t hit any high notes before upgrading to a better clarinet and now it’s incredibly easy for him just because of that switch.

@ayshortier 8 месяцев назад

Maybe some people like the A flute sound better.

@puffy9257 7 месяцев назад

Moral of the story: upgrading an instrument is 99% for the player not the listener.

@Hinghee123 6 месяцев назад

it feels beter when you play a better flute

@AedanBlackheart 6 месяцев назад

@@Hinghee123based

@pablouuuu 6 месяцев назад

A bad violin sound awful

@jnt6239 3 месяца назад

Maybe ... and maybe upgrading the flute is for 1% of listeners.

@Dell-ol6hb 2 месяца назад

Depends on the instrument though, though you’re right generally that only people in the know about it would be able to appreciate any differences where the audience is not gonna be able to tell

@preykazoom6804 3 года назад

B had much deeper and full sound than A

@seashoreslimes9039 Год назад

Yup

@BestKCL Год назад

To me (a non-flutist) it sounded far less clean, so I guessed it was the chap one.

@MM-pv5tp Год назад

I thought the opposite. A sounded much fuller than B. B sounded more plasticky.

@rodicapepescu4599 Год назад

the notes where different, can anyone actually hear the song changing ?! it scratched my brain the second time !! I liked the first one a lot better, the second time some notes were lower so it changed the song didn't sound so nice anymore

@dp8460 11 месяцев назад

@@BestKCLexpensive flutes tends to have texture, darkness and colors to their sound because of the softer metal used. Cheap flutes tends to be plain sounding, smooth and a bit pitchy and the sound feels like its coming from the nose for some reason because of harder metal used. The expensive flute will always be more expressive because of the colors of tones it can produce and quality of metal.

@patrickmorgan7913 3 года назад

Lance, it just goes to show that you’re such a wonderful flautist, you can make any instrument sound wonderful!

@LanceSuzuki 3 года назад

Aww..thanks, Patrick!

@Hinghee123 6 месяцев назад

Flautist

@zzcjts 2 года назад

A good player can make a same sound with different flutes. But the feelings are so different which only the player can tell.

@deadgrass2299 2 года назад

i find it interesting that the "cheap" flute sounds way better to me

@Blokfluitgroep 7 месяцев назад

I liked it too. The high notes sounded almost like a dizi (the chinese? flute with a membrane)

@Aerixes. 6 месяцев назад

exactly

@JesusAlways1st 5 месяцев назад

They both had a wonderful sound. The second had rich tones. Actually, I favor the first one. If beauty is in the eye of the beholder maybe music is in the ear of the listener. ❤😊

@Iammatindel 4 месяца назад

Same🤷🏿‍♂️

@it.iserwin 4 месяца назад

Bro is playing different notes on both flutes... que??😮‍💨

@cl-optix Год назад

The first flute played, I thought sounds great. Then you played the second, 'nah, that's the $29k'. Shows how beautifully you play.

@alyssaann1515 2 года назад

B has a much more rich lower end. Your tone and playing so gorgeous regardless!!

@yoonginterlude 5 месяцев назад

Flute player here, I got it right! I also played that piece, it's called Siciliana. The b flute had a more defined and deeper sound and I could really sense the texture of the sound.

@RomeoEAG2ROMEOEAG2 2 месяца назад

Ik right I’m also a flute player

@Sofiyayer-qr9fe Месяц назад

yess me too !!

@ahabsbane Год назад

The second was much warmer and very rich, that's a beautiful instrument you have!

@flutemegan708 Год назад

I could tell Right away. The expensive one has a richness that comes with solid craftsmanship and precious metal.

@christinaschramm-n.3156 3 года назад

Oh noo....for me, the first one was the expensive one. Amazing the way you play it! ❤️

@LanceSuzuki 3 года назад

Thanks, Christina! ❤️

@Alex-iu7dl Год назад

I thought the sound of A was more pleasant to hear smh

@o_o8140 Год назад

@@Alex-iu7dl its all opinion, but B was more clear and the low notes were full

@Blokfluitgroep 7 месяцев назад

Maybe it's just the recording, but B really sounded more harsh for me (I used earphones). A however, sounded very nice. So, well played, that you can make such a "cheap" flute sound so nice. 😊

@mashw 7 месяцев назад

@@BlokfluitgroepI would agree, I also thought A was the more expensive one as B almost seemed like it had some sort of distortion/resonance as if it were made from a cheaper or less dense material. I wouldn't be surprised if B sounded better in person.

@Nymeria0 Год назад

I can hear the difference. Much darker and richer sound. The note changes were also more fluid. However, you do a brilliant job of covering up and making up the difference. Very impressive 😊

@thomasdonio2129 Год назад

The second had more of roundness and warmth of tone. With that said, your playing--tone, pitch, phrasing, and texture were exemplary on both flutes.

@nightowl3868 5 месяцев назад

Is not just about the sound quality, it's about construction, durability and quality of materials.

@GemTappX 4 месяца назад

How is the construction, durability, and materials worth $29,000? That’s more expensive than a brand new car.

@teeniekat4865 Год назад

This is one of my favorite flute pieces, it was such a happy surprise to hear it!

@muhammadshahmir3312 3 месяца назад

What's it called?

@eastmarvista3267 3 года назад

I always enjoy your flute comparisons! This one is very creative and imaginative. I have a smirk on my face because I purchased a inexpensive flute and inexpensive piccolo and love them. I'm a self-learning beginner flute student since September. You know you're the best!

@LanceSuzuki 3 года назад

Thanks so much! ❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed. I certainly had fun making it!

@shreck9980 2 года назад

You make them both sound like amazing couldn’t tell great job 👏

@kilo3989 2 года назад

I don't play flute and listened with my eyes closed, so I didn't realize you had switched instruments! It's most important for people to pick instruments that they like the sound of and will let them express themselves as they'd like, I think. Thanks for sharing this with us!

@leejoycechung2162 3 года назад

I think most beginners can start with inexpensive flute to get started but in the end I did notice slightly the more expensive one. But don’t let that stop you from starting your flute experience as I enjoyed both. I’m not a flute person....just love this channel. ❤️

@LanceSuzuki 3 года назад

Thanks, Lee!

@Maruiti 5 месяцев назад

I heard the first one and was like "ok this is the expensive one" then I listened the second one and was like "ok, this the expensive one, but this guy is so good he can make $80 sound like $29000"

@liamearnest315 2 года назад

I feel like a good flute is also better as in the amount of work you have to use to produce a good sound

@LanceSuzuki 2 года назад

Very true!

@brunonif4328 2 года назад

Wow, usually there’s a small difference in these price comparison videos but i didn’t expect such a big resonance difference, even at the price range.

@ashlynn1946 2 года назад

The second one had such a full sound and you couldnt hear the air like you usually can. I wish i could do that lol

@yvonneburdine670 2 года назад

I guessed right. The resonance on the expensive flute comes through ever so slightly to my ears. Fun video!

@LanceSuzuki 2 года назад

👍 Thanks, Yvonne!

@jonhpf07 3 года назад

I felt that the excerpts were equally played both in musicality and tempo so the consistency was spot on. I have come to have maybe a more refined ear and tend to like flutes or headjoints that have depth of sound and voice like qualities. I knew instantly the second one was the more expensive one...but, I feel one can go really far with a student flute especially ww doublers who might need a more manageable price tag to go along with their various other instruments. Great job Lance :)

@LanceSuzuki 3 года назад

Thanks so much. Excellent assessment. I agree that a cheap flute is a great solution for many. However, at the end of the day, nothing compares to a fine instrument. Thanks for watching and for your thoughtful comment! ❤️

@Flavourgirlie 2 года назад

The sound is mush warmer and rounder. But still the tone you can produce on both, respect

@alexloveday6430 Год назад

You can hear the keys clicking on the $80 flute 😂

@adamstampley7207 6 месяцев назад

That was biggest difference I noticed was the key slaps. 🙌

@susanclark2212 19 дней назад

I was shocked that I got it wrong! I'm just a hobbyist I guess. however, the Amazon flute I just got I'm returning. it feels less durable and also the keys clacked a lot. I I got a. refurbished flute from music store owner. I am pleased. It cost more but is a decent enough flute that I could sell it or give it to someone else in the future.

@ianhogan7163 14 дней назад

Wow… the difference is incredible. I love finding this kind of knowledge on the internet, thank you for sharing!

@nathan94251 Год назад

Could not believe it. I was jaw dropped at the crisp sounds coming from the 80 dollar flute and I guessed wrong. After listening a second time I could hear the airiness of the first flute. You definitely did the instruments justice!

@razorwhipqueen8972 11 месяцев назад

*squints* Sicilienne by Faure! Had to do that for a Solo performance this year :D

@lisahinds4785 2 года назад

Yes, I did guess correctly. The richness of the tone of your custom made flute is delightful!

@cynax7757 2 года назад

Wow. That changes perspective. ❤

@Emilie191989 2 месяца назад

The second one gave me goosebumps 🥰 and made me close my eyes. So beautiful and serene 😍

@Bandetta_ Год назад

As a flute player I thankfully did! Seeing the keys gave it away, but simply just the sound. I could tell with B you’d be able to do the micro tones, multi phonics, and slides on it.

@oonamorrioghanblackthorne 16 дней назад

As an amateur flutest I could tell not by the tone alone but how you played those notes signifying more dynamics and control.

@Mr_Rockzz 2 года назад

Bro spent his whole life savings on a flute

@exceptionaltalentspc4954 9 месяцев назад

I'm so enchanted by the sound of the flute!!

@janetkile1690 Год назад

as many have said, you sure made the $80 flute sound decent- the B is rich and colorful :)

@traingirl09 10 месяцев назад

I am getting my first flute this week and plan on watching your videos as my main source of lessons. You have given amazing reviews and you just flute amazingly!

@savagecalibre5178 3 года назад

the second is refine tone ang has perfectly Good Control in Dynamics

@CraigMansfield 2 месяца назад

There are sounds I like in both. The expensive one sounds like it's got more going on inside it. The playing makes them both sound really nice.

@JustDoItpls451 11 месяцев назад

The $80 sounded better than expected but it is still a easy to tell difference

@luisdiaz6409 11 месяцев назад

Yes I can appreciate a quality professional flute sound

@BenjaminHodges 5 месяцев назад

I got it right because you can hear the presses on A.

@ertyjko9188 8 месяцев назад

I personally thought the first one was more expensive!😅😅 I think the $80 still sounds better...😂😂

@MrJshsedgwick 2 года назад

The second one had way more body and depth to the sound.

@OliverArchibald-p9d Месяц назад

That security was so happy to meet you what a great guy.

@paulvu7189 3 года назад

B is warmer and resonance.

@JesusAlways1st Год назад

Honestly, I thought it was very close.

@CthyllaMay 2 года назад

me watching for the first time: theres no way A is the amazon flute that shit sounds too clean, im gonna go with B him: A is the amazon flute... *spits out cereal* WHAT

@0miyage Год назад

No, the tone of B was too dark, too rich/full/warm to be a cheap flute one. A is clean but B sounds like gold.

@ziwelufefe8943 10 месяцев назад

I think it's a testament to the player. How good you make the Amazon flute sound

@gotodieidiots 3 года назад

the c# trill gave it away

@N00bB1scu1tGaming 5 месяцев назад

The expensive one has a warmer tone. Having had the chance to try a $12,000 Gemeinhardt, they also seem to be more forgiving and at the same time less so. Still, I am glad I got the $80 one myself to learn, because its ultimately more reliant on the musician and less on the material and cost. I think people get too caught up on more money means magical get better cheat, when in reality its all about practice and experience. Tools are just tools at the end of the day, and a good craftsman can make a cheap tool look like its an expensive one because of theor hard work and experience. Fun fact, I bought that exact same brand of flute. Mendini by Cecilio is a great cheap flute, just dont drop it.

@SK-waffle 3 года назад

I chose the $80, damn it! :)

@mightymint4521 2 года назад

You just saved 28,020!

@0miyage Год назад

@@mightymint4521 Not exactly ... There is realy often bad surprises when you get a low cost flute. Plus it will be much more difficult to play for a beginner and it won't last as longer as a YAMAHA YFL 282 for instance. Oh, and last but not least, a good technician will not be able to maintain or repair it properly (adjusting the headjoint, most of the time no spare parts, impossible mechanism adjustment/tuning ... ) ...And it can be dangerous and illegal (because of lead in the weldings, for instance...)

@0miyage Год назад

If I were a beginner, I would chose a $700 flute, or as near as possible, but not much more expensive.

@SOUPDUMPLING9 Год назад

B it has a lot of emotion out in to it

@Behzad1986 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely A

@Chillin.n.chattin Месяц назад

As someone you just wants to learn play flute casually as a hobby i glad to hear that an 80$ flute is capable of sounding like that!

@adarshgangwar2285 Год назад

the first one sounds better than than the expensive one.

@peterhaerens3014 Год назад

Can you tell me exactly which aspects of the sound seem to be better in your opinion on the 1st one?

@tysonb3568 3 месяца назад

I could tell, im not a musical expert but what I heard was more wind noise (for lack of a better phrasing) with first, and it was pitchier. The notes on the 2nd had no pitchiness…..to my ears.

@FALAUT101 3 года назад

The difference was not worth $28,020!

@waluyajaya2766 2 года назад

Agree

@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life 6 дней назад

I am not a transverse flutist, but I have been playing high end tin whistles and NAF for just over a year now so I consider myself a seasoned beginner. Even though I am still developing my ear for music and never played a silver flute, as soon as I heard the sound of the first flute, I knew immediately that it was the cheap flute. Then when I heard the second one it confirmed by suspicion on the spot. I could hear a massive difference in the tone. Very cool video.

@Baseballkid9809 Год назад

Wow $80 sounded surprisingly really good! Great option for someone on a budget

@arlenegarcia5127 6 месяцев назад

Awesome flutist ! Regardless of the price, you can produce beautiful tone from both flutes. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@amenhotepreed4430 9 месяцев назад

The expensive one causes my spirit to vibrate in my chest. I felt the correct answer.

@FlyWithSergio 8 месяцев назад

You play so good. I am a musician and I didn't realize which is which. But I gess I'm not use to hear the differences. Nice job

@erinsaviation1964 Год назад

I have an Altus 901E from 1994 £3000, It plays like a beauty, I also have as a backup a £500 Yamaha student flute and they feel super different

@patrikberti Год назад

The sound was WAY more warm and clear in the second one, it was an obvious difrence :)

@Altoclarinets 2 года назад

The difference is clear, but you make them both sound very good!

@loafofcorgi8225 10 месяцев назад

To be fair, Sicilienne is such a beautiful piece and can sound amazing on any flute with the right player.

@Honestly_Speaking_Gods_Truth 9 месяцев назад

You’re an amazing flutist. My goodness. I think you’re the cheat code hear. However the key smoothness was the main thing for me. I could hear it in the cheaper flute. The expensive one actually sounded keyless. Beautiful playing

@ralphellenburgjr9742 3 месяца назад

The second flute had more resonance, a more pleasant tone quality. Of course, you may have had a bit more vibrato playing the second. You play beautifully btw.

@spectralscytheearnheart2812 Месяц назад

The tone and sound of the flutes have a very huge difference and knowing which one is the more expensive one

@flutistayush6603 9 месяцев назад

It's not about cost of flute its about the experience and passion regarding playing flute ❤❤

@djboo7779 Месяц назад

I think that in person the nuance of the expensive flute would be more noticeable. Especially for wind instruments on a phone set up the subtle tone qualities can get obscured but for the purposes of this video the 80$ flute rocked it!

@guillermoalejandrogamboafe462 3 месяца назад

The expensive one's vibrato sounds better and has more depth and the sound is softer, but if you don't pay a lot of attention you can barely notice, that requires a great player, you are amazing

@djayers 2 года назад

Nice one! Ok, phone audio not helpful, but only very minor differences audible. I really couldn't say either was better. Clearly your skill has a lot to do with that. How playable though? Did you have to work harder on the cheap one?

@jorgefernandez9010 Год назад

I did, but you are a hell of a player! You’d make anything sound great!

@johnnysotomayor4971 23 дня назад

B because A doesn't have the good sound like B but they both sound great 😃 together

@AIejandrino 3 года назад

I just so admire the way you make sound both of them. The way you touch it, it's exquisite how the warm sound of them caress your ears. At the same time, it's quite hard to guess properly. May I ask what is the name of the piece that you are playing?

@LanceSuzuki 3 года назад

Aww thanks! ❤️ This was Sicilienne by Fauré.

@Desmond4052 2 года назад

Can tell it right away. The second one is much resonant with much more overtones. Nice playing for both videos of course

@THEOTHEREVELATOR 8 месяцев назад

As soon as I seen the engraving on the flute I knew that was the most powerful flute in the universe.

@LanceSuzuki 8 месяцев назад

LOL. Good eyes! Yes. Brannen are powerhouse flutes!

@davidfinell3357 3 года назад

There is a famous poem called “The Old Violin -The Touch of a Masters Hand”. You have demonstrated that the perceptively cheap and unworthy can be elevated to a tool worthy of respect and admiration. You fooled me. Well done.

@LanceSuzuki 3 года назад

Thanks so much, David! ❤️

@kuberansara3724 5 месяцев назад

The B has a very concentrated sound

@lunabeans9152 2 года назад

Of course there would be a difference! This is a bottom of the barrel flute vs a professional custom flute. I'd like to see a comparison between the custom and like a 2000 dollar flute.

@timmura 11 месяцев назад

B has a darker and warmer tone color, but i think that's because its gold. Both sound amazing and would be suited for different things.

@lauraarmstrong5124 2 месяца назад

The first one sounded like it took a lot of work to sound so good. Intonation, color, and tone quality were far superior on the custom flute!

@prism223 2 года назад

IMO it's easier to tell the difference in sound in person, as it seems like most microphones can't quite preserve the frequency distribution and dynamics.

@bill6662 9 месяцев назад

As a flute player , I could feel the vibrations of the instrument on B. More as A sounded like a marching instrument

@DrillForAbsentee 9 месяцев назад

First, this video is a testament to how the player makes the instrument. He is a very fine flautist and he can make an $80 flute sound amazing. Second, musicians will tell you that a lot of what you pay for isn’t tone but action on the keys. This was a slow piece. I’d like to hear him play flight of the bumblebee on both.

@LouisFrayser 6 месяцев назад

That's amazing. I actually chose the 1st one because I think you played them a little differently. I'm still on the fence about whether to maintain a higher quality flute or to just buy the cheapos which usually sound better in the lower register, and last longer before needing maintenance.

@musicmaker1961 9 месяцев назад

as someone who plays the flute I just want to point out that the quality of the flute isn't just about the sound. a cheap flute made with poor quality materials or built poorly can lead to difficulty maintaining it or playing it , for example some cheap flute may have problems with spings, mechinisims posts can bend and the instrument can be more difficult to play and just need more repairs I personally wouldn't buy a custom made instrument but a good intermediate instrument can make a big difference especially if you play often

@skeleluna04 Год назад

Sicilienne!!!! My favorite solo to play!!!!

@vincentpollack 9 месяцев назад

Its crazy how the other one sounds more expensive. Like its hard to define how expensive sounds but somehow you know

@provedevilwrong 6 месяцев назад

This was by far the cleaver way to identify best instrument.

@dollymaddison2388 2 года назад

An $80 instrument is better than no instrument at all! While I agree that students and hobby players wouldn’t benefit from a 30k instrument, $80 doesn’t seem like it would hold up to daily use. What have you noticed? Would repair shops be able to fix it when an adjustment is needed? How fast would a student “outgrow” the instrument? Would a $400 student instrument be a better choice for durability, repair, and tone? What instrument do you recommend for your beginning elementary students? Still, I enjoyed the demo. Everything you play is pure joy!

@SherioCheers 11 месяцев назад

Yes I guessed correctly but the difference was negligible.

@VikkiTG 2 года назад

I was right!!! You play beautifully 💜 my son is 7 and is just beginning to take an interest in the flute which is why I’ve been watching things on RU-vid so I can learn more about it.. Well it’s a recorder at the moment cause he just started learning in music class but he wants to join the band and learn to play the flute.What would you recommend for a 7 year old that’s just beginning to learn it?

@LanceSuzuki 2 года назад

Hi Vicky! It’s great that your son is taking an early interest in flute! I think that 8-9 is a good age to start. The most important thing is that his hands are big enough to handle the instrument (it can be a stretch for some kids). They do make beginner flute options with curved headjoints for younger bodies. I think this is usually a good idea to start. It makes the arm stretch a little more manageable. Good luck! Very exciting!