Best Open Hole Flutes for Extended Techniques 2026
Perfect open hole flutes for extended-techniques - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute Aurumite
Contemporary Music
Advanced Students
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
- • Professional performance standard
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • Can be challenging for beginners
Powell Sonare PS 705 BEF Flute AurumiteConcert FluteHandcrafted Powell signature headpiece in sterling silverWith...
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4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 439721
$4,618
#2
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4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Powell Sonare PS 905 CEF Flute
Advanced Students
Contemporary Music
Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional performance standard
- • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
- • More complex maintenance
- • Requires proper finger coverage
Powell Sonare PS 905 CEF FluteTransverse FluteHandcrafted Powell Signature K Style headjoint in sterling silverLip...
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4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 502898
$5,498
#3
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4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RE
by
Pearl Flutes
Contemporary Music
Professional Performance
Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Better acoustical properties
- • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
- • Can be challenging for beginners
- • More expensive than closed holes
Pearl Flutes Elegante Primo PF-EP925 RETransverse FluteSilver headjointbody and footjointKey system: Nickel...
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4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 496913
$3,904
#4
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4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Pearl Flutes MS970 RBE Maesta Handmade
by
Pearl Flutes
Contemporary Music
Advanced Students
Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Can be challenging for beginners
- • More expensive than closed holes
Pearl Flutes MS970 RBE Maesta HandmadeTransverse FluteMaesta SeriesHandmade in JapanHeadjointbody and foot made of .970...
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4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 564487
$8,138
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute Aurumite
Orchestra
Extended Techniques
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Extended technique capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
- • Can be challenging for beginners
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
Powell Sonare PS 705 CEF Flute AurumiteTransverse FluteSterling silver bodyHandmade Powell Signature sterling silver...
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4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 439723
$4,398
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Azumi AZ-Z1 RBE Flute
by
Azumi
Extended Techniques
Contemporary Music
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Better acoustical properties
✓ PROS
- • Better acoustical properties
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • More expensive than closed holes
Azumi AZ-Z1 RBE FluteTransverse FluteRing keysE mechanismOffset GB-footBody: Nickel silversilver-plated925 Sterling...
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4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 591028
$1,648
#7
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4.9/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC Flute
by
Pearl Flutes
Professional Performance
Solo Performance
Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
Pearl Flutes Quantz B765RE-HC FluteTransverse FluteQuantz SeriesBrezza headjoint: provides the perfect balance between...
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4.9/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599681
$2,858
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Powell Sonare PS 101 CEF Flute
Orchestra
Contemporary Music
Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
- • Professional performance standard
- • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
- • Requires proper finger coverage
Powell Sonare PS 101 CEF FluteTransverse FluteOpen ring keysHeadjointbody and mechanism made of nickel silverCompletely...
⭐
4.5/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539560
$658
#9
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5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Azumi AZ-Z3 RBE-C Flute
by
Azumi
Professional Performance
Contemporary Music
Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
- • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • More complex maintenance
Azumi AZ-Z3 RBE-C FluteTransverse FluteRing keysE-key systemOffset GB-footC# trill key925 Sterling silver body925...
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5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 573445
$3,298
#10
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5.0/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Guo New Voice C Flute Macarons
by
Guo
Contemporary Music
Orchestra
Extended Techniques
Key Feature:
• Better acoustical properties
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Can be challenging for beginners
- • More complex maintenance
Guo New Voice C Flute MacaronsTransverse FluteNew voice head joint and bodyRing keysWithout E-mechanismInline...
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5.0/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 567629
$1,374
#11
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4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Altus AS-A13 REO-S Flute
by
Altus
Professional Performance
Advanced Students
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Better acoustical properties
✓ PROS
- • Professional performance standard
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Requires proper finger coverage
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
Altus AS-A13 REO-S FluteTransverse FluteLegend SeriesPitch: A = 442 HzC-footRing keysE mechanismOffset GMouthhole...
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 591728
$9,678
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Jupiter JFL700WRXE Flute
by
Jupiter
Orchestra
Professional Performance
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
- • More complex maintenance
- • More expensive than closed holes
Jupiter JFL700WRXE FluteFluteRecommended for children from 7 yearsTuning: CHeadpiecebody and mechanism of silver-plated...
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4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 448401
$978
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Altus AS-1607 XRBE Flute
by
Altus
Solo Performance
Orchestra
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
- • Better acoustical properties
- • Extended technique capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
- • Requires proper finger coverage
Altus AS-1607 XRBE FluteTransverse FluteRing keysB-footE-mechanismOffset GS-cut headjointHeadjoint and body: 958...
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588253
$10,999
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Azumi AZ-Z2RE-MF Flute
by
Azumi
Advanced Students
Extended Techniques
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Enhanced projection and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Extended technique capabilities
- • Enhanced projection and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to temperature changes
- • Can be challenging for beginners
Azumi AZ-Z2RE-MF Flute, Magic Flute Box, Set consisting of flute and tin whistle, Incl. sheet music for a duet by...
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 553582
$1,924
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Powell Sonare PS 905 BEF Flute
Contemporary Music
Extended Techniques
Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
✓ PROS
- • Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
- • Better acoustical properties
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than closed holes
- • More complex maintenance
Powell Sonare PS 905 BEF FluteTransverse FluteHandcrafted Powell Signature K-Style headjoint made of sterling silverLip...
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 502896
$5,664
How to Choose the Best Open 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 open 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.
