Nuvo Student Flute Kit - Black

I play an intermediate silver Dizhao 501 concert flute and wanted to have a readily available, reliable, inexpensive backup flute that I don't have to clean and maintain meticulously after each practice, a flute that I can leave by the music stand, throw in the car, or travel with. The Novo student flute fits the bill perfectly. Not only does it play all the 3 useful octaves very well (I rarely play the 4th octave) The Novo Student flute also seems sturdy, yet very light and comfortable to hold. The tuning is great and I love the woody tone.This flute would be a perfect choice for a beginner, maybe someone who wants to self-teach, or a doubler like me (plays sax, melodica, harmonica, ukulele, piano) who wish to try a good workable concert flute without putting in a big investment and not having to worry about getting a used non- playable or poor quality flute, then ending up with unexpected very expensive repair or overhaul cost that can be several times more than the quite reasonable cost of this flute. I can not comment on long term durability but knowing instruments well enough, it looks like this flute could withstand reasonable use, and if it no longer works, getting a replacement would not hurt at all given the inexpensive cost and great value.Update: Excellent customer support experience from both Nuvo International and the seller Hour Loop- both responded by email within 48 hours! I contacted both by email regarding the missing tiny lip plate removal tool which was missing- no doubt during packing as the box and other accessories were unopened. I didn't want to return or exchange this great playing flute through Amazon (per protocol) just to get a small non vital part, so I contacted the seller and Nuvo directly. Brittany from Nuvo is sending the missing part immediately! Talk about great service. Highly recommended!

I received this flute today as I place my order yesterday. When I opened the box and was packed very well. I took it out of its nice case a started playing it, and have been playing most of the day. It me a little while to get familiar with it. At first I thought that the pads were leaking but after adjusting my embouchure all was well, even playing low c and d. Idid have make sure I put the foot on all the way and make it a snug fit and I removed the G# extention. Over all a great flute for practicing and putting in my backpack to take with me to the park or what ever.

I wanted a lightweight practice flute because of upper back/shoulder/bicep etc. issues. This flute is perfect for that, and I am thrilled with the lovely "woody" tone. I noticed some review comments about troubles getting the low C--one day I couldn't get it, so I pulled off the C-foot and reattached it, making sure that the notches are engaged in the slots, and then the low C sounded. When I play, the volume on the low C and C# is not always what it is on the higher notes, especially in rapid passages, and I would attribute this mostly to me, since I have a similar, but milder issue with this on my silver flute. The mechanism seems responsive. I can't comment on whether this flute would work for a beginner. I learned to play flute as nine-year old child, and as adult I return intermittently, as time permits. Because of the lessened impact (on my body) of using a light weight flute, and because I am not afraid to leave this instrument out, I expect I will be playing more frequently. Although I bought it to use as practice instrument, I might end up using it in ensembles/sessions as well. I'm very happy with this purchase.

I have played flute for 50 years. I play rock, jazz, blues, folk, traditional Irish and more. I use this flute for very specific reasons, but let me just evaluate what I see as the pros and cons for general purposes.This is not a toy. It plays well and with good intonation (in tune with itself from note to note). It looks very cool and has the tone of a wooden flute, which is nice. You can leave it out and play it on a whim, which is a big plus. I like the case and feel the price is fair.The flute handles and responds in a manner apart from how a metal flute does, so I feel a nickel beginner flute is best for a beginner.My recommendation for a beginner is to get this flute secondary to a metal flute. Leave it out and keep the metal one in the case except for lessons, serious practice and school. Use the Nuvo flute for fun and to keep you playing every day.For the experienced player, this is a great flute to take out of the house without the concern a silver flute merits. It is fun as heck and anyone who likes to be able to pick up their instrument at a moment's notice for some tunes should own one.So, I'm not advocating this flute as an alternative to a metal flute. Bad idea, but I've outlined some good reasons to get one and as a very experienced and active player, I tecommebd buying one.

Excellent flute for the money. It is very easy to play in the lower notes. The sound is soft as in a plastic recorder ( but with higher volume ). Only problem is the high G# can't be sound; third octave practically ends in G note.

It arrived with keys missing. Clearly, it had been sent back by a previous customer. The package wasn't properly packed. And there were two broken keys on the body and foot joints

Love hand flute again. It's not perfect.But keeps your mind busy and is beautiful.

I saw some reviewers to actually play it. They must have been lucky to stumble upon one that was set up well in the factory. Mine had problems with low notes. I used a leak light to see the gaps between the pad and the tone hole when I pressed the key. Too bad, because I really wanted a flute that doesn’t fuss about humidity and heat changes that would be ready to play any minute.