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Five Star Reviews: | 56% good product for the money January 14, 2017 daughter so excited says it sounds even better than the one before and loves it but thought it was inline and it's actually offset but that we can live with Great product for the price! November 22, 2016 All the way around great! Great product for the price, and speedy delivery, I would reccomend this to everyone looking to buy a Flute. October 7, 2016 This Flute is excellent quality and fantastic sounding. My daughter is really enjoying learning to play it. All the accessories are also of good quality and really an added bonus. The cost is well worth the product! | 72% There are no reviews yet | 68% There are no reviews yet | 90% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
Four Star Reviews: | 16% Getting back into playing after 20 years August 20, 2017 Updating my review - This flute to my ear has a decent tone and acceptable intonation - but my ear is suspect. Response is frustrating at times but that may be more my skill level than the flute. I played sax in community college jazz band and concert band and played flute in community college orchestra years ago for the record. I'm having fun with this flute so far. I went to a beach the other day and played some and a passer by said "sounds good" which was nice (I don't think it was sarcasm). As far as durability time will tell. Whether or not this flute would be acceptable for elementary school band I don't know. By the way it does look nice. I'm not sure what the coating is. Bottom line for 55 bucks which is what I paid (prices on these flutes seem to fluctuate I've noticed) I'm happy with the purchase and I may buy another down the line. Good value for money. July 17, 2017 Updated: changed rating from 1 star to 4, due to earlier problem, otherwise would be 5. After assembling and disassembling a few times, the issue went away, somehow the fit loosened up. I did not need to call about the warranty to have the flute replaced.The flute cannot be properly assembled, one part is too tight and does not fit well. A flute repair shop refused to repair it and said the repair would cause more damage. I could not return the flute because kid's lesson started 1 month after I bought the flute, we only discovered the problem once the lessons started. It didn't occur to me that there would be an assembly issue. Recommend to Friends and Family June 4, 2017 Everything was great, except the strap on the bag on one side was not stitched properly. I had to get it stitched. But other than that it was a very nice product. I would deffinately recommend this supplier to my friend and family. | 19% There are no reviews yet | 21% There are no reviews yet | 5% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
Three Star Reviews: | 7% Beginner flute October 29, 2017 Good flute for a beginner. Unfortunately one of the keys on mine doesn’t close properly over the hole. Make sure you check yours thoroughly! ... first time I played the b note it worked great but 6 day later it won't work September 16, 2017 Went the first time I played the b note it worked great but 6 day later it won't work. Also the case already have bad part. Works for my purpose, but an overall bad design December 9, 2014 So, I ordered this flute to see if I could get back into playing- it's been 12+ years since I've played and I've been considering picking it up again. While this seems to be ok for my purpose, I think it's a bad flute for most people. I can tell it's cheaply made, the mouthpiece is poorly designed, the foot and headpiece aren't fit well into the main body, and the sound isn't the best quality. The pads were already sticky when I opened it, which there's no reason for if it's not been played. The stand that came with it doesn't fit into the flute itself, so I just threw it away. Mine also came with a stick of 'pad grease'... which I've never heard of nor used on my flute before (and I played for 9 years), so that seems like it's to help put the Poorly designed body pieces together. Something with the case isn't right either, though I can't really put my finger on why I don't like it...Here's a quick list to hopefully help you decide.Do NOT buy this if any of the following are true:1.) You (or the intended user) will be playing this flute several times a week, such as multiple practices. This will break easily with prolonged use.2.) You intend to play a flute at a concert. If that's the case, please get a better quality flute for a much better sound.3.) You are getting a flute for a beginner. They will likely get frustrated with this flute and may be discouraged from keeping up with the flute. I'd look into a flute rental, or ask your band director/teacher if the school may have one to borrow.You may consider this flute if any of the following are true:1.) Like me, you used to play and want a cheap flute to start back up with, will full intent to get a better flute if you decided to stay with it.2.) You are a band director and perhaps want a cheap backup flute to keep on hand in case one of your players forgot their flute or has their flute in the shop.3.) You only intend to play a few times, such as wanting to participate in an alumni band event. It's Ok. March 25, 2013 When I got the flute it was perfect, but after like 1-2 weeks the note "F" started getting really hard to play and really wouldn't come out.I might recommend this flute to a 5th grader, but it's not worth it in like middle school. But the colors are amazing!!! Had to change February 10, 2013 I purchased this as a christmas gift for my daughter (purchased around Thanksgiving time). She received it on Christmas day and it was falling apart. Had to send for a new one and it's better. I understand that things may have issues, but I'm finding myself returning too many items on amazon. | 4% There are no reviews yet | 3% There are no reviews yet | 2% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
Two Star Reviews: | 7% Two Stars September 13, 2017 the flute is great, but the case has a horrible smell, like something died inside of it. It didn't impress me. There were some metal that ... February 3, 2017 It didn't impress me. There were some metal that had already scrapped off.The foot joint took at least five minutes to get off from the body. I struggled so hard (but gently) to get it off the body. I only had it for 30 minutes and assembling and removing took awhile.I got it today after ordering it two days ago but now I'm returning it. Faulty Flute April 18, 2013 This item is defective. The notes would not yield the correct tune or no tune at all. Replace this order because of the defective G note and had to return the replacement because the A and B notes were the same. We like the accessories, but did not like the sound of the flute. This why we graded it two stars... Don't bother January 11, 2013 I am a returning student (played during middle school, which was 20 years ago). I still have my old flute, but it is in pretty bad shape (stuck in a closet for 20+ years). I thought I'd get this just to see if I was really interested in playing before investing in a better flute. My old, beat-up, and in need of repair Gemeinhardt flute plays better than this one and is more comfortable in my hands. Something about the alignment and weight of the Mendini is off. Plus, the Mendini arrived with the headjoint not properly fitted. What a pain. I'm returning this one and am off to my local music shop to rent a better flute until I'm sure I'm going to keep playing.Parents, if you're getting this for your students, you may find that they quit playing earlier than they should out of frustration. It is immensely more difficult to play this "instrument" than the real deal. | 2% There are no reviews yet | 3% There are no reviews yet | 3% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
One Star Reviews: | 14% JUNK DO NOT BUY UNLESS FOR DECORATION October 12, 2017 We have barely touched this instrument, her teacher noticed one of the notes was off, sent it to repair, they said this brand is so cheap , you can't get parts, they fall apart, and cost more to fix than to buy them. Repair companies will not touch them. CRAP CRAP CRAP. now my daughter is broken hearted that her flute is junk. Do not be sucked into buy cheap made October 10, 2017 product is cheap and does not work properly. The cost to retune this item is 2 x the cost. Do not be sucked into buy cheap made product Don't Buy September 28, 2016 The lacquer scrapped off the second day of use. Screws also fell out of the flute making it unplayable. After I contacted the store who sent me replacement screws, repairing the flute was still impossible. My music teacher told me that it wasn't just the screws but pad leaks as well.I recommend saving money for a higher end flute instead of wasting money on this. | 3% There are no reviews yet | 5% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
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Price | $99.99updated: Mar 18, 2020 | $7.23updated: Mar 18, 2020 | $5.89updated: Mar 17, 2020 | $10.50updated: Mar 17, 2020 | $12.95updated: Mar 10, 2020 |
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Article Number | 0847848017421 | 9780634003110 | 9781423444824 | 9780849707506 | 9780849770517 |
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Author | - | - | - | Bruce Pearson | Bruce Pearson, Ryan Nowlin |
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Binding | Electronics | - | - | - | - |
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Brand | Mendini | Hal Leonard | Brand: Rubank Publications | KJOS | KJOS |
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Color | Nickel | - | - | - | - |
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Creator | - | Hal Leonard Corp. | A.. Peterson | - | - |
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Currency | USD | USD | USD | USD | USD |
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Edition | - | 31997th | unknown | 2nd | - |
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Formatted Price | $339.99 | - | - | - | - |
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Height | 196.8 in | 472.4 in | 472.4 in | 7.9 in | 5.9 in |
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ISBN | - | 0634003119 | 1423444825 | 0849707501 | 0849770513 |
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Label | - | Hal Leonard | Rubank Publications | Kjos Music Company | Kjos Music Company |
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Language | - | English, Published, English, Original Language, English, Unknown, | English, Published, English, Original Language, English, Unknown, | English, Published, English, Original Language, English, Unknown, | English, Published, English, Unknown, |
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Length | 472.4 in | 354.3 in | 354.3 in | 472.4 in | 472.4 in |
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Manufacturer | Cecilio Musical Instruments | Hal Leonard | Rubank Publications | Kjos Music Company | Kjos Music Company |
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Model | MFE-N+SD+PB | - | - | PW21FL | W61FL |
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MPN | MFE-N+SD+PB | HL00862566 | HL04470040 | PW21FL | W61FL |
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Name | English | - | - | - | - |
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Number of Items | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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Number of Parts | MFE-N+SD+PB | HL00862566 | HL04470040 | PW21FL | W61FL |
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NumberOfPages | - | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
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Product Group | Musical Instruments | Book | Book | Book | Book |
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Product Type | BRASS_AND_WOODWIND_INSTRUMENTS | ABIS_BOOK | ABIS_BOOK | ABIS_BOOK | ABIS_BOOK |
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PublicationDate | 2012-03-24 | 1999-06-01 | 1990-10-01 | 2017-01-01 | 2016-03-01 |
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Publisher | Cecilio Musical Instruments | Hal Leonard | Rubank Publications | Kjos Music Company | Kjos Music Company |
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Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Release Date | - | - | 1990-10-01 | - | - |
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Score | 8.2 | - | - | - | - |
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Studio | Cecilio Musical Instruments | Hal Leonard | Rubank Publications | Kjos Music Company | Kjos Music Company |
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Title | - | Essential Elements 2000: Book 1 (Flute) | Rubank Elementary Method - Flute or Piccolo (Rubank Educational Library) | PW21FL - Standard of Excellence Enhanced Book 1 - Flute | W61FL - Tradition of Excellence Book 1 - Flute |
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Warranty | 1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects | - | - | - | - |
Weight | |||||
Weight | 7.1 oz | 1.6 oz | 1.6 oz | 1.9 oz | 1.8 oz |
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Width | 118.1 in | 5.5 in | 5.9 in | 354.3 in | 354.3 in |
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Feature | Nickel plated body and 16 keys closed hole C Flute with offset G key and split E key Undercut beveled embouchure, high quality double bladder pads and rubber key bumpers Includes: Durable case, joint grease, cleaning cloth & rod, and a pair of gloves Bonus: foldable flute stand, & flute pocketbook 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects | Each Book Includes My EE Library Start-up Video learn the basics Play-along mp3 features a professional player on your instrument Duets and Trios print and play parts with friends Music Listening Library hear great pieces for band | Used Book in Good Condition | Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Enhanced Flute The Standard of Excellence ENHANCED Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 & 2 combines a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening, composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies Each book comes with two CDs containing all the full band accompaniments and the revolutionary iPAS Practice and Assessment Software Directors will welcome the complete accompaniments and inspiring software Students will find the new package makes practicing not only fun "® but effective, too! The result is the most complete band method available anywhere | "Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons Sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm intr" Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons Sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction "Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading" |
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