need flute cheap... sw london single parent cant spend much
2006-11-17 09:27:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
go to a music store they often have second hand ones and reconditioned ones that they sell, keep eye on local papers and you could always try freecycle.
if youve never heard of it people advertise their unwanted good and other people can have them for free you can also put up a wanted notice as someone may have a flute lurking at the back of a cupboard forgotten about and offer it to you, all items have to be free and you will have to collect items but its got to be worth a try
google freecycle and you should be able to find one in your area, its run through yahoo groups
good luck
link below is to their list of groups it says there are 105 of them
2006-11-17 10:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acoustic is harder to learn upon. I have and do teach kids of this age. It is important to remember that a key to a child's learning success is their level of commitment which is enhanced by their enjoyment of what they are doing. If they find the going too tough on the acoustic it's likely they'll lose interest pretty fast. All previous comments re acoustic I agree with. However you can buy cheap starter packages with electric guitar/amp which will be suitable. I would recommend electric simply because I find that there will be more interest shown due to it's relative ease in learning compared with an acoustic. He will still develop callouses. He will get his hand around the neck more easily. Just because it's electric doesn't mean he's only going to learn/play rock. You can then buy a cheap acoustic when he had progressed. I would also recommend that you speak with some of your local guitar tutors to hear their thoughts on the matter.
2016-05-21 23:34:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the renting idea. Your child may end up finding a different instrument that they like better or plays better. Let them play a rented flute for a while before you invest in owning one.
2006-11-17 10:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chappels of Bond Street is one the best p[laces to go for advice on either renting or buying secondhand beginners instruments
2006-11-17 09:35:00 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try renting one- My 6th grader started the violin this year for orchestra at school--we DID NOT go to the expense of buying one.
We rent for 18 american dollars a month.
2006-11-17 09:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she / he is learning through their school, you should be able to hire one. If not, find out if you can hire one through your local music shop, or the flute teacher should be able to let you know where you can hire one or buy a second hand one.
2006-11-17 09:41:19 · answer #6 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some music stores have used ones. You can also rent one. I had to rent a clarinet for my son because I couldn't buy it.
Best of shopping to you. Glad your child is interested in music.
2006-11-17 09:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy him a cheap guitar, make him practice his scales, and buy him the "dragonforce" album. He'll make a million dollars someday
2006-11-17 09:36:08 · answer #8 · answered by BEN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use yahoo! shopping I bet you could find one that is a pretty good price.If you can't tough luck!!!:(
2006-11-17 09:36:52 · answer #9 · answered by piggy1595 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try ebay
2006-11-17 09:28:43 · answer #10 · answered by emthesaxer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋