I have had the same flute for 4 years it is second hand and was used by the previous girl up to grade 5 estimated it is about 12 years old, it had to be fixed when it was given to me, it is a good flute but i was wondering is it better to get a new flute for higher grades? My flute also seems alot heavy then others people flutes. If it is a good idea to get a new flute what grade should i maybe purchase it for?. I am a dedicated flute player and i have no intention and never will give up.
Thanks

What sort of flute do you have at the moment?

I have a Boosey and Hawkes

Jess, I had the same thing 2 years ago, had an old B&H Emporer, which was 25 years old. Many people here are very advanced and have very expensive flutes. I went to the music shop and basically tried many flutes in a little room untill I found what I liked. The one which was about £1,400 was no where near as good as the one I bought for around £600. I have a Yamaha. Some people don't like these, but I love mine. So try before you buy and go with an open mind.
Beverley.

So they let you try flutes before you buy them that is really good Thankyou for you help