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Best Closed Hole Flutes 2026

Top-rated closed hole flutes 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Students For Band For General Performance For Educational Settings For Beginner to Intermediate For School Programs
BRANDS: Thomann Yamaha Guo Azumi Muramatsu Pearl Flutes Startone
Pearl Flutes Elegante PF-795 E - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Pearl Flutes Elegante PF-795 E

by Pearl Flutes
Beginner to Intermediate Educational Settings Students
Key Feature:
• More affordable than open hole
✓ PROS
  • • More affordable than open hole
  • • Less mechanical complexity
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade for advanced study
  • • Less projection than open holes

Pearl Flutes Elegante PF-795 ETransverse FluteElegant seriesSterling silver headjointbody and footNickel silver-plated...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 175912
$3,376
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Yamaha YFL-212SL Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Yamaha YFL-212SL Flute

by Yamaha
Educational Settings Beginner to Intermediate Students
Key Feature:
• Suitable for most music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Good for students and beginners
  • • Less mechanical complexity
✗ CONS
  • • Professional limitations
  • • Cannot produce quarter-tones

Yamaha YFL-212SL Transverse FluteTransverse FluteStudent modelClosed keysPointed arm designOffset GE...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 387251
$768
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Muramatsu EX-III- CCE Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Muramatsu EX-III- CCE Flute

by Muramatsu
Students General Performance School Programs
Key Feature:
• Less mechanical complexity
✓ PROS
  • • More affordable than open hole
  • • Good for students and beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Professional limitations
  • • Less projection than open holes

Muramatsu EX-III- CCE FluteTransverse FluteSterling silver headjointClosed keysE mechanismOffset GSilver-plated body...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 175894
$3,949
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Yamaha YFL-222 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Yamaha YFL-222 Flute

by Yamaha
Band Educational Settings General Performance
Key Feature:
• Good for students and beginners
✓ PROS
  • • More affordable than open hole
  • • Less mechanical complexity
✗ CONS
  • • Cannot produce quarter-tones
  • • Limited extended techniques

Yamaha YFL-222Concert FluteSchool modelClosed keysPointed Arm designOffset GWithout E-mechanicsBodyhead jointfoot and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 387253
$658
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Jupiter JFL700EC-CBox Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Jupiter JFL700EC-CBox Flute

by Jupiter
Band General Performance School Programs
Key Feature:
• Good for students and beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Less mechanical complexity
  • • Good for students and beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Professional limitations
  • • Limited extended techniques

Jupiter JFL700EC-CBox FluteConcert FluteTuning: CNickel silver-plated headjointbody and mechanismSilvered lip...

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 421537
$648
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Thomann Kotori KF-CBEO Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Thomann Kotori KF-CBEO Flute

by Thomann
Beginner to Intermediate Band Educational Settings
Key Feature:
• More affordable than open hole
✓ PROS
  • • Good for students and beginners
  • • Easier to learn and maintain
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade for advanced study
  • • Less projection than open holes

Thomann Kotori KF-CBEO FluteFluteKotori modelClosed holesOffset GE mechanismPointed armsbodymechanicsheadjoint and foot...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 291805
$472
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Muramatsu GX-CCE Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Muramatsu GX-CCE Flute

by Muramatsu
Band General Performance School Programs
Key Feature:
• Easier to learn and maintain
✓ PROS
  • • More affordable than open hole
  • • Easier to learn and maintain
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade for advanced study
  • • Less projection than open holes

Muramatsu GX-CCE FluteTransverse FluteSterling silver head and bodyClosed keysE mechanismOffset GSilver-plated...

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 175896
$6,479
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Altus AS-A11 EO-S Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Altus AS-A11 EO-S Flute

by Altus
Beginner to Intermediate Band General Performance
Key Feature:
• Easier to learn and maintain
✓ PROS
  • • Easier to learn and maintain
  • • More affordable than open hole
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade for advanced study
  • • Cannot produce quarter-tones

Altus AS-A11 EO-S FluteTransverse FluteStandard SeriesPitch: A = 442 HzC-footClosed keysE mechanismOffset GMouthhole...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 591723
$5,828
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Yamaha YFL-212 Flute Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Yamaha YFL-212 Flute Set

by Yamaha
Students Band Beginner to Intermediate
Key Feature:
• Easier to learn and maintain
✓ PROS
  • • Less mechanical complexity
  • • Good for students and beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Limited extended techniques
  • • Professional limitations

Yamaha YFL-212 Flute Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha YFL-212 Flute*Transverse Flute*Student modelClosed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 388561
$768
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Muramatsu DS-CBEO Flute Handmade - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Muramatsu DS-CBEO Flute Handmade

by Muramatsu
School Programs Beginner to Intermediate Students
Key Feature:
• Easier to learn and maintain
✓ PROS
  • • Less mechanical complexity
  • • Easier to learn and maintain
✗ CONS
  • • Cannot produce quarter-tones
  • • Professional limitations

Muramatsu DS-CBEO Flute HandmadeTransverse FluteHandmadeSterling silverInset tone holesClosed keysE mechanismOffset GH...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 210537
$10,395
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Azumi AZ-S2 E Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Azumi AZ-S2 E Flute

by Azumi
Band Students Educational Settings
Key Feature:
• Good for students and beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Less mechanical complexity
  • • More affordable than open hole
✗ CONS
  • • Professional limitations
  • • May need upgrade for advanced study

Azumi AZ-S2 E FluteTransverse FluteScaleopticssound and embouchure characteristics of the Altus flutes are reflected in...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 264413
$1,803
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Powell Sonare PS 101 CEA Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Powell Sonare PS 101 CEA Flute

by Powell Sonare
Beginner to Intermediate Students School Programs
Key Feature:
• Easier to learn and maintain
✓ PROS
  • • Easier to learn and maintain
  • • Less mechanical complexity
✗ CONS
  • • Less projection than open holes
  • • Limited extended techniques

Powell Sonare PS 101 CEA FluteTransverse FluteClosed keysHeadjointbody and mechanism made of nickel silverCompletely...

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539561
$582
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Sankyo CF 201 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Sankyo CF 201 Flute

by Sankyo
Beginner to Intermediate Students School Programs
Key Feature:
• Easier to learn and maintain
✓ PROS
  • • Easier to learn and maintain
  • • Suitable for most music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Professional limitations
  • • Cannot produce quarter-tones

Sankyo CF 201 FluteEtude FluteSolid silver headClosed holesE-mechanismOffsetOffset GSilver-plated body and keysIncludes...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 175885
$2,877
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Yamaha YFL-412 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Yamaha YFL-412 Flute

by Yamaha
Band Educational Settings School Programs
Key Feature:
• More affordable than open hole
✓ PROS
  • • More affordable than open hole
  • • Easier to learn and maintain
✗ CONS
  • • Professional limitations
  • • May need upgrade for advanced study

Yamaha YFL-412 Transverse FluteTransverse FluteClosed keysPointed arm designOffset GE MechanismHeadbody & foot made...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 416577
$2,638
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Azumi AZ-Z2 E Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Azumi AZ-Z2 E Flute

by Azumi
Band School Programs Students
Key Feature:
• More affordable than open hole
✓ PROS
  • • Easier to learn and maintain
  • • Good for students and beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Cannot produce quarter-tones
  • • May need upgrade for advanced study

Azumi AZ-Z2E FluteTransverse FluteScaleappearancesound and embouchure of the Altus flutes are reflected in the Azumi...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 280445
$1,803
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How to Choose the Best Closed Hole Flutes

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced closed hole flutes typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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