My daughter wants to take flute lessons. She is 6. I know someone who is selling a student flute in good condition for $100. Is this a good deal? How much would a new one cost?
2006-06-07 12:11:43 · 10 answers · asked by nimo22 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
That's a huge question! A student flute in good condition for a beginner is a good idea - beginners are hard on their instruments (especially if they don't take private lessons which I STRONGLY recommend as a private flute teacher). New flutes cost anywhere from $500++++ - emphasis on the +. I play a flute that cost $6500, and it is VERY mid-range.
Check out this website - it has everything you need to know about buying a flute, it's fantastic. Describes what you need, the terminology, brands, etc etc. And get your daughter into lessons - I love band but it will not and can not teach your daughter how to play the flute, it teachers her how to play in a group.
www.flutesmith.com
2006-06-07 16:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by springdewfairy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have played the flute for 20 years, that's a pretty good deal if the flute is in good condition. You could always rent one for a while, but you could always sell the flute if she doesn't like it. I payed $700 for my daughters flute. So they can be pretty pricey. It might be best to have the person giving the lessons to look at the flute first and make sure it's in good working order.
2006-06-07 12:17:13 · answer #2 · answered by GAgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you should probably rent one. But if you are willing to buy one, great deal! For your six year old daughter, you NEED to make sure that the flute has an offset G. That means that it will be easier for her little fingers to reach the holes. Make sure the flutes pads (the yellow stuff under the keys) aren't falling apart. To keep your flute in good condition, make sure she cleans it after EVERY single time she plays. Also, if you have trouble putting it together, rub pencil lead on the tenons. Good luck with everything!
2006-06-09 06:40:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a good deal, but i would rent one 2 c if she still likes it. it's very hard to play!
2006-06-07 12:19:44 · answer #4 · answered by live2rock7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rent one for awhile to see if your daughter's interest holds.
new ones can cost much much more.
2006-06-07 12:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by My Big Bear Ron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is a gool deal because they are like $200.00 -$250.00 so that is a good deal
2006-06-07 12:18:39 · answer #6 · answered by sexy_girl1416 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine around $ 300.00
2006-06-07 12:16:43 · answer #7 · answered by stessie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a great deal
2006-06-09 09:19:33 · answer #8 · answered by nathangru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rent one because once she gets one she might not like it..
2006-06-07 12:16:37 · answer #9 · answered by Bored_out_of_my_mind! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what i wanna know
2006-06-07 12:19:14 · answer #10 · answered by superduper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋