Congratulations on the Yamaha 677. I love my Yamaha 684 I've had for 10 years. One thing you might be want try experimenting with is different crowns. I bought an aftermarket crown that made a nice difference. Dynamics both loud and soft were a bit easier to play.
The most interesting thing I learned through this process was that really, none of these flutes were bad. In this range, I think the choice comes down to personal preference and playing style. So my dislike of the fuzziness is someone else's dream flute! ☺️ Thank you for watching!
Funny that I found this again 2 months later and I'm starting to look at flutes in the Muramatsu, Miyazawa, Altus, and Yamaha models similar to what you went through. This video is even more helpful now!
@@TheFlyingPuffin I'll definitely be posting once I seriously start to narrow things down. :) The only worry I have is that I'm not advanced like you and I just hope I can test everything to find my favorite flute without realizing something I missed years down the road.
I know how you feel! What I've realized myself is there is (unfortunately) no Forever Flute. We can only work with what level we're at right now, and down the line we may be better or just different players and like different things in a flute (and then just hope that we have the funds to fulfill those different needs!) That being said, do try to get a teacher or someone else to test them with you (listen to you playing and also play the flutes themselves) since they can tell you things that you may not be able to hear. Even a non-flute player can be very helpful to hear things we can't!
@@TheFlyingPuffin That's super helpful advice, thank you! Yeah, I have my teacher helping me select, and I'm just taking my time to narrow down the brands I like first before testing them more in depth (if they allow a take home option). I probably should wait a couple more years until I outgrow my Trevor James 10x, but I'm also taking the flute learning pretty seriously so I might as well get the flute I'll be using for a long long time (since I'll only be a hobbyist flute player). :)
Wonderful series! Is helping me a lot. Do you still have the Yamaha today? It would be nice to see a video of you playing some stuff just on that! Anyway, thanks a lot!
Great video. Thank you! I tried the Altus 1107 and yes, it is fuzzy and feels horrible in your hand. The Haynes Q2 is not that different from the Q3 and is stuffy. The Powell Sonare 905 notes crack when you push the air. I also tired the Miyazawa 402 heavy wall with MX2 headjoint, and it's quite similar to the Yamaha 677, but the Yamaha is responsive, clear, easy, and has enough (0.17) reistant - warm tone in all registers for half the price of the Miyazawa. I am finally HAPPY with my Yamaha 677! 🧡
![Muramatsu GX ft. Tsubasa Headjoint & Heavy Wall Tubing [Flute Center]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ojK_IIzokdY/mqdefault.jpg)
Congratulations on the Yamaha 677. I love my Yamaha 684 I've had for 10 years. One thing you might be want try experimenting with is different crowns. I bought an aftermarket crown that made a nice difference. Dynamics both loud and soft were a bit easier to play.
That's so interesting I actually like the Haynes fuzziness :' ) congrats on your flute !! I hope it serves you well
The most interesting thing I learned through this process was that really, none of these flutes were bad. In this range, I think the choice comes down to personal preference and playing style. So my dislike of the fuzziness is someone else's dream flute! ☺️ Thank you for watching!
Funny that I found this again 2 months later and I'm starting to look at flutes in the Muramatsu, Miyazawa, Altus, and Yamaha models similar to what you went through. This video is even more helpful now!
Ooh, I'm excited for your future new flute! 🙌😁 Let us know on the flute forum when you decide on one!
@@TheFlyingPuffin I'll definitely be posting once I seriously start to narrow things down. :) The only worry I have is that I'm not advanced like you and I just hope I can test everything to find my favorite flute without realizing something I missed years down the road.
I know how you feel! What I've realized myself is there is (unfortunately) no Forever Flute. We can only work with what level we're at right now, and down the line we may be better or just different players and like different things in a flute (and then just hope that we have the funds to fulfill those different needs!) That being said, do try to get a teacher or someone else to test them with you (listen to you playing and also play the flutes themselves) since they can tell you things that you may not be able to hear. Even a non-flute player can be very helpful to hear things we can't!
@@TheFlyingPuffin That's super helpful advice, thank you! Yeah, I have my teacher helping me select, and I'm just taking my time to narrow down the brands I like first before testing them more in depth (if they allow a take home option). I probably should wait a couple more years until I outgrow my Trevor James 10x, but I'm also taking the flute learning pretty seriously so I might as well get the flute I'll be using for a long long time (since I'll only be a hobbyist flute player). :)
@@TheFlyingPuffin very helpfull really Thanks i
Wonderful series! Is helping me a lot.
Do you still have the Yamaha today? It would be nice to see a video of you playing some stuff just on that!
Anyway, thanks a lot!
Muramastu for you ! Yamaha 777 has white gold springs, 677 has stainless steel.
Great video. Thank you!
I tried the Altus 1107 and yes, it is fuzzy and feels horrible in your hand.
The Haynes Q2 is not that different from the Q3 and is stuffy. The Powell Sonare 905 notes crack when you push the air. I also tired the Miyazawa 402 heavy wall with MX2 headjoint, and it's quite similar to the Yamaha 677, but the Yamaha is responsive, clear, easy, and has enough (0.17) reistant - warm tone in all registers for half the price of the Miyazawa. I am finally HAPPY with my Yamaha 677!
🧡
Yamaha makes superb instruments. Great choice!
Congrats on the purchase!
Thanks again! ☺️
Yamaha 677 - big sound , big Bentley ´= seiously price !!!
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No offense, but this is just a bunch of blah, blah, blah delivered with a confident voice.