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My personal favorite would have to be the Muramatsu with the wooden headjoint! I’ve now seen a couple people on social media trying out the hybrid flute and would love to hopefully try out different types at NFA later this week🙂
yeah, I WAS wondering when she was gonna breathe. she wasn't even looking blue in the lips and when she was done, didn't even appear to be gasping for breath.
New respect for flutists after finishing flute in methods class. I probably can't play the length of that first excerpt on one breath on any wind instrument..
The air stream is very focused with almost no air spilling over the mouthpiece... and so, air is not wasted... allowing for good durations without breathing...
Of course it is subjective, but I definitely prefer the sound of the wood flutes. I found the Powell to be clean, and honest sounding. Great job katie.
A few things... 1. I love you and I look up to you so much! 2. What are your main tips for getting into Juliard and how to prepare? 3. Collab with twoset?
I love the wooden flutes -- beautiful with a very "old-fashioned" sound. My daughter has decided she wants to join the band and play the flute next year. She found your videos and I approve! Pop gave her Grammy's flute, and she is teaching herself a bit. It makes my heart happy! Thank you for your videos.
I love the silver flute, but the wooden ones, especially the Powell, sounded otherworldly, which I really, really loved. And the wooden head joint on the silver flute was beautiful!
I loved Sankyo much more because: I think it has more resonance, better articulation and you can phrase longer. Even though I could notice you were a bit uncomfortable playing it, it really cached my attention. It has some cualities that stand out from the others. I was very impressed.
Wood on silver is very charming! The silver alone sounds more muscular, but with the wood headjoint there is a sweetness. I thought both sounded better than wood alone.
Tough call, but if you forced me to choose, I'd pick the silver one! The wooden ones sounded almost breathy--almost! The silver had a clear, pure tone. I know some people think they are gimmicky, but I'd love to hear you play a crystal flute and give us your thoughts/opinions on it. 😀
Yes Bohem did create a metal flute in 1847. But the Bohem system with metal bodies took a while to become the norm. They were first adopted in the Paris conservatory around 1860 and they spread even slower in german speaking countries. Rockstro even wrote in 1889 that they were rare in Gemnany and that England was filled with hybrid systems. Trying to compromise between the new and the old sounds. So the wooden sound is perfect not only for baroque and clasical repertoire, but even for the whole 19th century, with exeptions on French repertoire.
Except that is is Boehm and not Bohem. Boehm did develop his own fingering system for flute. And also on other wind instruments: for clarinet and Oboe. On a clarinet you can have the French Boehm system or the German Oehler system.
@@tenoreDB Sorry for the spellingmistake ! English is not my first language but yes he should be spelled like you said. He did not develope the systems for the clarinet and the oboe. The systems were inspired by Boehm and bear his name, but he did not make them. The Boehm-system for the clarinet was developed by Klosé and the Boehm-system for the Oboe was developed by Triebert though that is not the standard today.
The Powell is definitely my favorite! I think the sound is so sweet :) I'm also a little biased because I've tried a couple of the Powell wooden flutes and have loved them!
I don't know what it is with us flute players that we automatically start "sweeping" with the music, like you just can't sit still with your flute while playing, but I think it's beautiful and is a beautiful way of putting your whole emotion into it
in my opinion the sankyo sounds most like a wooden flute, but i like the powell flute more because i think it has the perfect combination of sounds. also, the wooden headjoint with the muramatsu gives the flute a nice wooden feel and sound as well
Hi Katie. Nice demo. I do think that the silver flute with the wooden head joint has a good warm rich sound at the lower end of the 1st register. Lovely quality. Very nice resonance. Great vid. Thanks. I think I will get myself a wooden head joint. Hooray. 😊😊😊😊😊
I could definitely hear a difference in them as well! The first always sounded a little darker, deeper The second always a slight bit shallower and much brighter and louder The third always more resonant, bright and had a very clear tone The fourth always had a shallower sound than the third and slightly more airy and mellow, but otherwise similar. (there's me feeling too lazy to go back for the names lol)
I personally liked the Sankyo for the Bach Excerpt. As far as the other excerpts, I could tell you were much more comfortable on your usual set up so it was hard for me to tell what I liked sound wise. However, after thinking about it, I really liked the muramatsu with the wooden head joint the best. It gave the sound dimension that you just don’t get with a full metal set up making it much more interesting to listen to.
I liked the powel and the last one, well that's from my point of view, because I'm a French Horn player, not a flute player. Congratulations and thank you very much Katie, we will have two videos per week.
I can definitely hear a difference in sound with the wooden flutes. They sounded more crisp and bold, but just a beautiful. My preference would a tie between the Sankyo wooden flute or the silver flute with the wooden headjoint, but I can understand the situation with the lip plate on the Sankyo one.
This is so strange to me because I play both classical flute and traditional Irish flute. Trad flutes are only made of wood so it’s odd knowing some people are surprised by their beautiful sound and they may have never even thought of one before!
Same here! Although not gonna lie, i expected a more striking difference in tone color. I guess the tapered bore and construction of the simple system (irish) flute alongside the way they re traditionally played, is what enhances the difference in sound.
The Powell flute is my favourite. I wanted a wooden flute for a long time, but I'm honestly a bit shocked about the prices. I hope, I'll find a more affordable wooden flute for myself.
I liked the Sankyo over the Powell, because of the resonance and it seemed like you could do more dynamics with it. The Mancke head joint on the Muramatsu sounded awesome.
Hiiii, it’s the bass clarinet player again😂 I’m not sure if you remember me from my comment in a different video, but once again, you have made another great video that holds my interest! Keep it up, and thank you! Btw, I just had my first day of band camp preparing for marching season, and I think that I did phenomenal being that I have never even looked at a score before today much less learning most of my sets for our first song(Beat It by Michael Jackson)! I also almost have my first song learned as well! You really do inspire me to practice so that I can be great😊 thanks again!
This is the first time I have heard wooden flutes with pads. I love the Powell flute. I found the wooden head produced a more mellow sound and I like the tone. I own one wooden flute and its the only one I have ever played. It is an Irish flute and I have had it for many years. It is a bit old, don't know much about it other than I was told it was rosewood when I bought it, the head joint is brass with wood over the top of it. I think in the key of D.
I love the warm sound of the wooden flutes. Yes the overtones are unmistakable and they sound "old fashioned" and very good in music other than classical music. But I can see why you love silver flutes. The sound is pure and crystalized. It's like pure water on a stream. It is also luminous....
Absolutely love your videos and your instagram. Just heard your interview. I enjoy how REAL and relatable you are. Which is hard to find on social media when everything is edited to no end. I’ve been interested in the Mancke headjoints. This helped me decide! Thanks
I definitely prefer both of the wood flutes. However it is had to tell weather I would like playing them myself because you are such an amazing flute player, everything sounds good when you play it
I think the wooden head joint added a beautiful depth to the Muramatsu. I May look into trying one on my flute! I agree that the Powell wooden flute had a clearer and brighter sound than the Sankyo. Thanks for the demo!
I recently bought a wooden for a nice price $3000 from Murali flutes. Highly recommend because the maker made Powell and Haynes flutes before making his own brand.
Really? How good is it really? Can you please post something? I am chasing for a wooden flute now so...this would be a huge help. Thank you so much in advance!
@@georgebijacu7141 Hello, I know i'm kinda late but the flute is really cool. It was hard at first to adjust to a new more relaxed embouchure. I finally posted some videos playing wooden flute on my channel. ua-cam.com/video/00fTGJrDsG0/v-deo.html
And that's why, ladies and gentlemen, you're spending time to read every comment on videos discussing of topics you find interesting. Had no idea Murali flutes existed, and damn their wooden flute are so affordable, coming from someone with actual experience. Thanks for mentioning them.
Once I noticed the difference, I cannot get over the fact that metal flutes have metallic sound, louder but less warmer than wooden flutes. I like the warmer sound of wooden flutes.
I absolutely love the nice soft warm sound of a wooden flute, but I also love the bright clear sound of a metal flute. The combination of metal flute with wood head joint doesn't have the best of both worlds for me, but it does have a beautiful unique sound of itself. My absolute favorite are the silver flutes though.
As someone who knows a bit about Irish flutes, but next to nothing about orchestral flutes, I was surprised how much the wooden ones sound like metal ones. There is a difference but not massive. Irish flutes with the simple fingering system sound very different. I expected that to be due to the wood but apparently not.
When first listening I couldn’t tell a difference but I realized that the higher notes on the metal sound brighter and the lower notes on the wood sound strong and full
I find that the wooden flutes sound better in the lower register with warm and deep tones, but in the higher registers the pure silver Muramatsu DS sounds absolutely transcendental
I liked the Sankyo the best, it had a more interesting sound than the others, which is something I’m always looking for (in listening, I’m not a flute player). I also liked how the Manke wooden headjoint made the Muramtsu sound a little more interesting.
The wooden headjoint w/ silver flute gave you a lot more flexibility. The lower range of the flute is difficult to master and based on the richness of the lower notes, Im sure you found them to be a little easier. Wonderful combination!
I've been experimenting with a Roger Young African blackwood headjoint on my silver Azumi, and the difference in sound, the feeling of the air moving, the sensation of playing is so interesting. I love the way my silver headjoint sounds too, but playing baroque and classical styles on wood is so fun.
I loved the Powell. I have played the Powell Mopane flute and loved it. I would like to hear you play it in a demonstration. I own a heavy wall DS and really liked how the Manecke sounded.
The immediate attack on the low notes after playing in the higher register seemed better on the Powell (due to the liplate maybe), then on the Muramatsu+Mancke. I've read that Böhm suggested that a metal flute, silver/gold with a wooden headjoint is quite the best combination. I've ordered an Abell flute, for the extra silver band under the D key for extra protection against cracking, and C# key (like Sankyo also offers, Powell not). Lovely video with wooden flutes! I love the mellow and warm sound.
I preferred the timbre of the Powell to the Sankyo as it was even more mellow. The Muramatsu with the Mancke head joint was fascinating! Also, wasn’t expecting to enjoy your comparisons so much - beautiful playing!
Thank you for the comparison. Each flute has its strength, but my preference was 1. Muramatsu DS + Manke head, 2. Powell wood (noble body resonance), 3. Sankyo wood (still typical Sankyo sound in wood!), 4. Muramatsu DS. In trying this type of sound, it would be interesting to hear Silver Bernhard Hammig and Yamaha wooden flutes. They both sound really beautiful and noble. (I own Johannes Hammig made by Bernhard Hammig-san, and tried Yamaha at a shop and really impressed).
I liked the Powell flute better of the two wooden flutes, but I think the wooden head joint on the silver flute makes an amazing sound that is warmer than the silver alone, but brighter than the wooden flutes. So, a very nice cross between the two types of materials. I think a wooden head joint would be a great addition to your collection.
For performing 18th century music, I much prefer the traverso to the Boehm flute. For later music, the Boehm system rules, regardless of whether wood, metal, or plastic. Love the one-keyed flute.
I like the Sankyo's lower body of sound like staff notes down because it's really wholesome and full-bodied, but the Powell I like on notes above the staff because it's clear, pure, and sweet. I want a Muramatsu! I was looking at the DS model because I have a metal allergy. I have an 18k gold necklace that gives me a rash so I would hate to have a rash on my face every time I went to play my flute. I've played a 24k gold Muramatsu and it was incredible but I wouldn't want to own one since gold is so soft and malleable. I currently own a Dean Yang. Of the woods, I think the DS wooden headjoint combo is my favorite!
That was a really good comparison. It's about time someone is doing all the stuff you're doing in these demos. It makes me feel better that I was never able to afford getting a wood flute. The Hammig wood flute was expensive, as was the Powell, when Powell started making them. The Muramatsu all silver and Muramatsu wood head joint with silver body sounded the best to me and equal or nearly equal. Next the Powell, and then Sankyo. The Muramatu(s) had a beautiful mellow timbre the all-wood flutes didn't have. There's a problem inherent in trying a bunch of new flutes, and that is we tend to blow them as we would our own flute, yet each flute may require a subtle adjustment in the embouchure to bring the most out of it, such as pulling the lower lip placement back to accommodate a larger blow hole, and it's something that would happen naturally over a period of days with it. Things like playing without a lip plate may just take time to get used to it. I remember reading an article about flute tube materials and how it was hard to distinguish from wood, glass, silver and other materials and that was with an overtone analyzer. But as you've mentioned, the head joint and its construction and material is the main driver of tone. About 15 years ago, some top orchestral musicians, in England anyway, switched to wood flutes partly because they liked the feeling of the thicker tube. So there's the irony, wood flutes don't necessarily sound wooden, nor do metal flutes sound metallic. I think some of the baroque wood flutes do sound wooden though. I have a plastic Yamaha alto recorder and it doesn't sound plastic, but it feels plastic to play.
I just bought a 600$ wooden flute from a local instrument shop! It’s not in the best shape and unbranded but plays surprisingly well! I normally play on a Miyazawa but I really like this random wooden flute I’ve got.
In the hands of a very specific player, that Powell flute has the confidence and arrogance of Bruce Lee... and will challenge even a flute costing 5 times as much. I saw this happen in a masterclass in Switzerland a couple years ago. Mind-Blown.
comment below which flute was your favorite :) & thanks again to the Flute Center of NY for sponsoring this video- don't forget to use my code KTFL for all of the perks when shopping there for flutes and sheet music www.flutes4sale.com / www.flutesheetmusic.com
My personal favorite would have to be the Muramatsu with the wooden headjoint! I’ve now seen a couple people on social media trying out the hybrid flute and would love to hopefully try out different types at NFA later this week🙂
I'd get the silver Muramatsu with the Mancke HJ as an extra for classical and baroque!
4:26 can someone PLZ tell me the name of this piece plz. Srry to comment this late.😅
I liked the muramatsu with the wood head joint best. You are a wonderful flautist.
The wood one definitely. I used to play the chinese dizi before changing to the western flute. There's just that certain ring to a wood flute.
Her breath control amazes me, she can go for so long without breathing! Love you Katie you're an amazing musician!
yeah, I WAS wondering when she was gonna breathe. she wasn't even looking blue in the lips and when she was done, didn't even appear to be gasping for breath.
New respect for flutists after finishing flute in methods class. I probably can't play the length of that first excerpt on one breath on any wind instrument..
Heh my name is also Katie and I play the flute. 🙂
I wonder if she knows how to circular breathe...
The air stream is very focused with almost no air spilling over the mouthpiece... and so, air is not wasted... allowing for good durations without breathing...
Appreciate being able to hear a wooden flute(s) in comparison for a metal one. The wooden headjoint is quite interesting, very nice tone
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I honestly could not hear a difference. She had her own beautiful sound evenly on them all.
To my ear at least
Of course it is subjective, but I definitely prefer the sound of the wood flutes. I found the Powell to be clean, and honest sounding. Great job katie.
A few things...
1. I love you and I look up to you so much!
2. What are your main tips for getting into Juliard and how to prepare?
3. Collab with twoset?
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Sari Jones twoset!!!!
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The wooden flutes have such a rich tone. 😍⌚
I love the wooden flutes -- beautiful with a very "old-fashioned" sound. My daughter has decided she wants to join the band and play the flute next year. She found your videos and I approve! Pop gave her Grammy's flute, and she is teaching herself a bit. It makes my heart happy! Thank you for your videos.
I love the silver flute, but the wooden ones, especially the Powell, sounded otherworldly, which I really, really loved. And the wooden head joint on the silver flute was beautiful!
I loved Sankyo much more because: I think it has more resonance, better articulation and you can phrase longer. Even though I could notice you were a bit uncomfortable playing it, it really cached my attention. It has some cualities that stand out from the others. I was very impressed.
I agree.
The Powell sounds it fits you good you sound amazing with it
thanks so much, Bella! :)
Wood on silver is very charming! The silver alone sounds more muscular, but with the wood headjoint there is a sweetness. I thought both sounded better than wood alone.
My personal preference is also the wooden Powell and the Muramatsu DS flute + Mancke headjoint.
Muramatsu all-lll the way. :)
I love the 1st flute the best. The tone color is slightly muted, but it flows very nicely and serenely and I love it.
My favorite was the Muramatsu with the Mancke Headjoint!!
I love the wooden flute sound
me too!
Sankyo is close to the sound of a baroque flute.. probably becauseof the absence of lip plate and its wooden body.. tone is so soft and illuminating.
Tough call, but if you forced me to choose, I'd pick the silver one! The wooden ones sounded almost breathy--almost! The silver had a clear, pure tone.
I know some people think they are gimmicky, but I'd love to hear you play a crystal flute and give us your thoughts/opinions on it. 😀
I really liked the Powell as well. Sweet and well rounded tone.
i felt the sankyo, despite comfort issues, outdid everything. lush tone.
I just love the warm earthiness of the wooden instruments. Have you ever played any end-blown flutes such as Bulgarian kaval or Turkish ney?
Yes Bohem did create a metal flute in 1847. But the Bohem system with metal bodies took a while to become the norm. They were first adopted in the Paris conservatory around 1860 and they spread even slower in german speaking countries. Rockstro even wrote in 1889 that they were rare in Gemnany and that England was filled with hybrid systems. Trying to compromise between the new and the old sounds. So the wooden sound is perfect not only for baroque and clasical repertoire, but even for the whole 19th century, with exeptions on French repertoire.
thank you for the clarification, Sofia!! 💕
Except that is is Boehm and not Bohem. Boehm did develop his own fingering system for flute. And also on other wind instruments: for clarinet and Oboe. On a clarinet you can have the French Boehm system or the German Oehler system.
@@tenoreDB Sorry for the spellingmistake ! English is not my first language but yes he should be spelled like you said. He did not develope the systems for the clarinet and the oboe. The systems were inspired by Boehm and bear his name, but he did not make them. The Boehm-system for the clarinet was developed by Klosé and the Boehm-system for the Oboe was developed by Triebert though that is not the standard today.
The Powell is definitely my favorite! I think the sound is so sweet :) I'm also a little biased because I've tried a couple of the Powell wooden flutes and have loved them!
Woop woop I’m happy you made this video!!! I love your videos and your work
thank you so much!!
The muramatsu with the wooden headjoint sounds soooo good
aah i love the powell flute!
also thank you for playing one of my favorite songs. we played jesu for one of our band concerts!!
I really like the Powell-such a nice tone 😊 But I really liked the idea of the wooden head joint too!
Light articulation goals 😍😍 we love you queen (also the Mancke headjoint sounded so beautiful)
thank you so much, Caleb!!! 💕💕
I don't know what it is with us flute players that we automatically start "sweeping" with the music, like you just can't sit still with your flute while playing, but I think it's beautiful and is a beautiful way of putting your whole emotion into it
in my opinion the sankyo sounds most like a wooden flute, but i like the powell flute more because i think it has the perfect combination of sounds. also, the wooden headjoint with the muramatsu gives the flute a nice wooden feel and sound as well
Hi Katie. Nice demo. I do think that the silver flute with the wooden head joint has a good warm rich sound at the lower end of the 1st register. Lovely quality. Very nice resonance. Great vid. Thanks. I think I will get myself a wooden head joint. Hooray. 😊😊😊😊😊
I choose the wood Powell.. it's very focused, has greatest resonance, and has most colour produced.
I could definitely hear a difference in them as well!
The first always sounded a little darker, deeper
The second always a slight bit shallower and much brighter and louder
The third always more resonant, bright and had a very clear tone
The fourth always had a shallower sound than the third and slightly more airy and mellow, but otherwise similar.
(there's me feeling too lazy to go back for the names lol)
I personally liked the Sankyo for the Bach Excerpt. As far as the other excerpts, I could tell you were much more comfortable on your usual set up so it was hard for me to tell what I liked sound wise. However, after thinking about it, I really liked the muramatsu with the wooden head joint the best. It gave the sound dimension that you just don’t get with a full metal set up making it much more interesting to listen to.
I liked the powel and the last one, well that's from my point of view, because I'm a French Horn player, not a flute player.
Congratulations and thank you very much Katie, we will have two videos per week.
Oh, I LOVE the Murumatsu with the Mancke wooden headjoint
It still has a bright modern flute sound, but with a mellow warmth.
As a former woodwind instructor, listening to you is a pure joy!!
I did favor the Powell...LOVED the richness!!😁
Her breath control is beyond amazing!
I can definitely hear a difference in sound with the wooden flutes. They sounded more crisp and bold, but just a beautiful. My preference would a tie between the Sankyo wooden flute or the silver flute with the wooden headjoint, but I can understand the situation with the lip plate on the Sankyo one.
This is so strange to me because I play both classical flute and traditional Irish flute. Trad flutes are only made of wood so it’s odd knowing some people are surprised by their beautiful sound and they may have never even thought of one before!
I enjoy being in both world’s too. And cherish my non-wood (Delrin) keyed Irish flute.
Same here!
Although not gonna lie, i expected a more striking difference in tone color. I guess the tapered bore and construction of the simple system (irish) flute alongside the way they re traditionally played, is what enhances the difference in sound.
The Powell flute is my favourite. I wanted a wooden flute for a long time, but I'm honestly a bit shocked about the prices. I hope, I'll find a more affordable wooden flute for myself.
Murali flutes makes affordable wooden flutes.
@@ViktoriousFlutes Thank you :)
You’re welcome :)
Yes, it's really overpriced. :(
@@ViktoriousFlutes how are they? U play one?
I was most impressed by the Sankyo wooden flute. What an amazing sound, and your technique is flawless!
3:15 it’s literally a large piccolo 😂
I wish I had a sampled wooden flute now
sounds so period, instantly makes me think of fantasy - rather than orchestral music
I liked the Sankyo over the Powell, because of the resonance and it seemed like you could do more dynamics with it. The Mancke head joint on the Muramatsu sounded awesome.
I liked the Sankyo a little more than the Powell as well because I felt it played more in-tune and didn’t sound as bright
Hiiii, it’s the bass clarinet player again😂 I’m not sure if you remember me from my comment in a different video, but once again, you have made another great video that holds my interest! Keep it up, and thank you! Btw, I just had my first day of band camp preparing for marching season, and I think that I did phenomenal being that I have never even looked at a score before today much less learning most of my sets for our first song(Beat It by Michael Jackson)! I also almost have my first song learned as well! You really do inspire me to practice so that I can be great😊 thanks again!
I’m a euphonist & a pianist haha
This is the first time I have heard wooden flutes with pads. I love the Powell flute. I found the wooden head produced a more mellow sound and I like the tone. I own one wooden flute and its the only one I have ever played. It is an Irish flute and I have had it for many years. It is a bit old, don't know much about it other than I was told it was rosewood when I bought it, the head joint is brass with wood over the top of it. I think in the key of D.
I love the warm sound of the wooden flutes. Yes the overtones are unmistakable and they sound "old fashioned" and very good in music other than classical music. But I can see why you love silver flutes. The sound is pure and crystalized. It's like pure water on a stream. It is also luminous....
Those wooden flutes are flute-tastic!
Absolutely love your videos and your instagram. Just heard your interview. I enjoy how REAL and relatable you are. Which is hard to find on social media when everything is edited to no end. I’ve been interested in the Mancke headjoints. This helped me decide! Thanks
I definitely prefer both of the wood flutes. However it is had to tell weather I would like playing them myself because you are such an amazing flute player, everything sounds good when you play it
I think the wooden head joint added a beautiful depth to the Muramatsu. I May look into trying one on my flute! I agree that the Powell wooden flute had a clearer and brighter sound than the Sankyo. Thanks for the demo!
Totally IN LOVE with the Sankyo! Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard...
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The Muramatsu to me had a greater depth of sound and was more resonant - my preference.
Wow the timbre of the wooden flutes. Incredible! So different to the metal I wasn’t expecting to notice such a change
I recently bought a wooden for a nice price $3000 from Murali flutes. Highly recommend because the maker made Powell and Haynes flutes before making his own brand.
Really? How good is it really? Can you please post something? I am chasing for a wooden flute now so...this would be a huge help. Thank you so much in advance!
@@georgebijacu7141 Hello, I know i'm kinda late but the flute is really cool. It was hard at first to adjust to a new more relaxed embouchure. I finally posted some videos playing wooden flute on my channel. ua-cam.com/video/00fTGJrDsG0/v-deo.html
And that's why, ladies and gentlemen, you're spending time to read every comment on videos discussing of topics you find interesting.
Had no idea Murali flutes existed, and damn their wooden flute are so affordable, coming from someone with actual experience.
Thanks for mentioning them.
Once I noticed the difference, I cannot get over the fact that metal flutes have metallic sound, louder but less warmer than wooden flutes. I like the warmer sound of wooden flutes.
I absolutely love the nice soft warm sound of a wooden flute, but I also love the bright clear sound of a metal flute. The combination of metal flute with wood head joint doesn't have the best of both worlds for me, but it does have a beautiful unique sound of itself. My absolute favorite are the silver flutes though.
As someone who knows a bit about Irish flutes, but next to nothing about orchestral flutes, I was surprised how much the wooden ones sound like metal ones. There is a difference but not massive. Irish flutes with the simple fingering system sound very different. I expected that to be due to the wood but apparently not.
The wooden flutes are very special!!!
I preferred the Powell myself. But it's entirely subjective. They all sounded beautiful, and your playing was maginificent as always.
When first listening I couldn’t tell a difference but I realized that the higher notes on the metal sound brighter and the lower notes on the wood sound strong and full
I find that the wooden flutes sound better in the lower register with warm and deep tones, but in the higher registers the pure silver Muramatsu DS sounds absolutely transcendental
Simply, wonderful!
It’s always been on my list to play a wooden flute! The sound is just heart warming
I liked the Sankyo the best, it had a more interesting sound than the others, which is something I’m always looking for (in listening, I’m not a flute player). I also liked how the Manke wooden headjoint made the Muramtsu sound a little more interesting.
Gosh that Powell is out of this world
The wooden headjoint w/ silver flute gave you a lot more flexibility. The lower range of the flute is difficult to master and based on the richness of the lower notes, Im sure you found them to be a little easier. Wonderful combination!
That's what I thought too - Powell and the Mancke
I liked the Powell the best
I love the Powell flute! It has such a sparkling tone.
Those wooden flutes are beautiful works of art themselves :)
Hearing all of the different timbres is so fun! I've never played a wooden flute and I want to so badly!!
All perfect, very clean sound ...
the sound of the wooden flutes 😮
u really deserve more subscribers! I luv ur vids!
I actually prefer the wooden flute’s sound
Any way you could name all the Etudes you played on these flutes? Very beautiful playing as always btw 💕
1) Bach Cantata BWV78
2) Telemann Fantasy #2 Vivace
3) Mozart Concerto in G, mvt3
I've been experimenting with a Roger Young African blackwood headjoint on my silver Azumi, and the difference in sound, the feeling of the air moving, the sensation of playing is so interesting. I love the way my silver headjoint sounds too, but playing baroque and classical styles on wood is so fun.
I love that you played the third mvmt from Mozart’s concerto in G, doesn’t get enough recognition
I loved the Powell. I have played the Powell Mopane flute and loved it. I would like to hear you play it in a demonstration. I own a heavy wall DS and really liked how the Manecke sounded.
I think #3 was the best, because it got a smoother sound out. And when u were going from the higher notes to the notes, the sound came out cleaner.
I liked the Powell best. If I was to get one I'd really like to have that lip plate.
Robert Bigio in the UK makes a variety of wooden flute headjoints, as well.
The immediate attack on the low notes after playing in the higher register seemed better on the Powell (due to the liplate maybe), then on the Muramatsu+Mancke. I've read that Böhm suggested that a metal flute, silver/gold with a wooden headjoint is quite the best combination. I've ordered an Abell flute, for the extra silver band under the D key for extra protection against cracking, and C# key (like Sankyo also offers, Powell not). Lovely video with wooden flutes! I love the mellow and warm sound.
I preferred the timbre of the Powell to the Sankyo as it was even more mellow. The Muramatsu with the Mancke head joint was fascinating! Also, wasn’t expecting to enjoy your comparisons so much - beautiful playing!
Fell in love with the Powell 16013
Mancke head joint flute is my personal choice... Excellent video, thanks!
Late to the party but I love the wooden head joint on the Muramatsu silver flute. Just beautiful!
Thank you for the comparison. Each flute has its strength, but my preference was 1. Muramatsu DS + Manke head, 2. Powell wood (noble body resonance), 3. Sankyo wood (still typical Sankyo sound in wood!), 4. Muramatsu DS.
In trying this type of sound, it would be interesting to hear Silver Bernhard Hammig and Yamaha wooden flutes. They both sound really beautiful and noble. (I own Johannes Hammig made by Bernhard Hammig-san, and tried Yamaha at a shop and really impressed).
Very interesting video!
I liked the Powell flute better of the two wooden flutes, but I think the wooden head joint on the silver flute makes an amazing sound that is warmer than the silver alone, but brighter than the wooden flutes. So, a very nice cross between the two types of materials. I think a wooden head joint would be a great addition to your collection.
For performing 18th century music, I much prefer the traverso to the Boehm flute. For later music, the Boehm system rules, regardless of whether wood, metal, or plastic. Love the one-keyed flute.
I like the Sankyo's lower body of sound like staff notes down because it's really wholesome and full-bodied, but the Powell I like on notes above the staff because it's clear, pure, and sweet. I want a Muramatsu! I was looking at the DS model because I have a metal allergy. I have an 18k gold necklace that gives me a rash so I would hate to have a rash on my face every time I went to play my flute. I've played a 24k gold Muramatsu and it was incredible but I wouldn't want to own one since gold is so soft and malleable. I currently own a Dean Yang. Of the woods, I think the DS wooden headjoint combo is my favorite!
We need a GIANT collab between katieflute, Gina Luciani, and Just Another Flutist. EPIC IDEA
Love your videos. So happy I’m early
I'm glad you love them :')
The Powell sounded beautiful with you. I also liked the Muramatsu DS with the original headjoint.
Staying up till 2 am... Not disappointed.
That was a really good comparison. It's about time someone is doing all the stuff you're doing in these demos. It makes me feel better that I was never able to afford getting a wood flute. The Hammig wood flute was expensive, as was the Powell, when Powell started making them.
The Muramatsu all silver and Muramatsu wood head joint with silver body sounded the best to me and equal or nearly equal. Next the Powell, and then Sankyo. The Muramatu(s) had a beautiful mellow timbre the all-wood flutes didn't have.
There's a problem inherent in trying a bunch of new flutes, and that is we tend to blow them as we would our own flute, yet each flute may require a subtle adjustment in the embouchure to bring the most out of it, such as pulling the lower lip placement back to accommodate a larger blow hole, and it's something that would happen naturally over a period of days with it. Things like playing without a lip plate may just take time to get used to it.
I remember reading an article about flute tube materials and how it was hard to distinguish from wood, glass, silver and other materials and that was with an overtone analyzer. But as you've mentioned, the head joint and its construction and material is the main driver of tone.
About 15 years ago, some top orchestral musicians, in England anyway, switched to wood flutes partly because they liked the feeling of the thicker tube. So there's the irony, wood flutes don't necessarily sound wooden, nor do metal flutes sound metallic. I think some of the baroque wood flutes do sound wooden though. I have a plastic Yamaha alto recorder and it doesn't sound plastic, but it feels plastic to play.
I just bought a 600$ wooden flute from a local instrument shop! It’s not in the best shape and unbranded but plays surprisingly well! I normally play on a Miyazawa but I really like this random wooden flute I’ve got.
In the hands of a very specific player, that Powell flute has the confidence and arrogance of Bruce Lee... and will challenge even a flute costing 5 times as much. I saw this happen in a masterclass in Switzerland a couple years ago. Mind-Blown.