Best Yamaha Open Hole Flutes 2025

Premium Yamaha open hole flutes - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Professional Performance For Advanced Students For Contemporary Music For Extended Techniques For Orchestra For Solo Performance

BRANDS: Pearl Flutes Yamaha Azumi Powell Sonare Muramatsu Altus Thomann Sankyo

Yamaha YFL-472 H Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha YFL-472 H Flute

by Yamaha

Contemporary Music Professional Performance Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Better acoustical properties
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to temperature changes
• More complex maintenance

Yamaha YFL-472 H FluteTransverse Flute with B FootRing keysPointed arm designOffset GE mechanismHead and body made of...

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 433091

$3,078

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Yamaha YFL-372 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha YFL-372 Flute

by Yamaha

Contemporary Music Advanced Students Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Better acoustical properties

✓ PROS

• Better acoustical properties
• Extended technique capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• Requires proper finger coverage

Yamaha YFL-372 Transverse FluteTransverse FluteIntermediate modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset GE-mechanismSterling...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 388051

$1,428

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Yamaha YFL-282GL Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YFL-282GL Flute

by Yamaha

Orchestra Contemporary Music Advanced Students

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Extended technique capabilities
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to temperature changes
• Can be challenging for beginners

Yamaha YFL-282GLTransverse fluteStudent modelRing keysPointed arm designInline G keyWithout E...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 387261

$868

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Yamaha YFL-472 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha YFL-472 Flute

by Yamaha

Orchestra Professional Performance Contemporary Music

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Extended technique capabilities
• Enhanced projection and resonance

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Yamaha YFL-472 Transverse FluteTransverse FluteRing keysPointed arm designOffset GE-mechanismHeadjoint and body made...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 416581

$2,694

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Yamaha YFL-272 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha YFL-272 Set

by Yamaha

Orchestra Professional Performance Advanced Students

Key Feature:

• Extended technique capabilities

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Enhanced projection and resonance

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Yamaha YFL-272 Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha YFL-272 Flute*Transverse Flute*Student modelRing keysPointed arm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 523864

$787

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Yamaha YFL-272 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha YFL-272 Flute

by Yamaha

Contemporary Music Advanced Students Extended Techniques

Key Feature:

• Better acoustical properties

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Better acoustical properties

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to temperature changes
• Requires proper finger coverage

Yamaha YFL-272 Transverse FluteTransverse FluteStudent modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset GE...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 387257

$747

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Yamaha YFL-382 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YFL-382 Flute

by Yamaha

Advanced Students Solo Performance Extended Techniques

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Better acoustical properties
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Can be challenging for beginners
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Yamaha YFL-382Transverse FluteIntermediate modelSterling silver headjointSilver-plated nickle bodyIn - LineWithout...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 389004

$1,428

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Yamaha YFL-372GL Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha YFL-372GL Flute

by Yamaha

Solo Performance Orchestra Professional Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Extended technique capabilities
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to temperature changes
• Requires proper finger coverage

Yamaha YFL-372GL Transverse FluteTransverse FluteIntermediate modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 458123

$1,538

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Yamaha YFL-362 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YFL-362 Flute

by Yamaha

Professional Performance Solo Performance Contemporary Music

Key Feature:

• Extended technique capabilities

✓ PROS

• Extended technique capabilities
• Better acoustical properties

✗ CONS

• Requires proper finger coverage
• More expensive than closed holes

Yamaha YFL-362Transverse fluteIntermediate modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset GWithout E mechanismSterling silver...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 388050

$1,363

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Yamaha YFL-372 Flute Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YFL-372 Flute Set

by Yamaha

Extended Techniques Contemporary Music Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Enhanced projection and resonance

✓ PROS

• Extended technique capabilities
• Enhanced projection and resonance

✗ CONS

• Can be challenging for beginners
• More expensive than closed holes

Yamaha YFL-372 Flute Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha YFL-372 Flute*Transverse Flute*Intermediate modelRing...

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 529486

$1,484

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Yamaha YFL-262 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YFL-262 Flute

by Yamaha

Solo Performance Professional Performance Advanced Students

Key Feature:

• Better acoustical properties

✓ PROS

• Enhanced projection and resonance
• Better acoustical properties

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to temperature changes
• Can be challenging for beginners

Yamaha YFL-262Transverse fluteStudent modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset GWithout E mechanismBodyheadjointfoot and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 387254

$703

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Yamaha YFL-577 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha YFL-577 Flute

by Yamaha

Solo Performance Contemporary Music Professional Performance

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects
• Better acoustical properties

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Yamaha YFL-577 FluteTransverse FluteRing keysOffset GWith E-mechanismWith silver headjointHeadjoint "type...

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 317480

$3,574

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Yamaha YFL-272SL Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha YFL-272SL Flute

by Yamaha

Orchestra Extended Techniques Contemporary Music

Key Feature:

• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✓ PROS

• Enhanced projection and resonance
• Extended technique capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex maintenance
• Can be challenging for beginners

Yamaha YFL-272SL Transverse FluteTransverse FluteStudent modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset GE...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 387258

$835

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Yamaha YFL-372 H Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha YFL-372 H Flute

by Yamaha

Solo Performance Advanced Students Extended Techniques

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Better acoustical properties
• Quarter-tone and microtonal effects

✗ CONS

• Requires proper finger coverage
• More complex maintenance

Yamaha YFL-372 H Transverse FluteTransverse Flute with B FootIntermediate modelRing keysPointed arm designOffset...

⭐ 4.4/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 388114

$1,726

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Yamaha YFL-282 Flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha YFL-282 Flute

by Yamaha

Advanced Students Contemporary Music Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Extended technique capabilities

✓ PROS

• Extended technique capabilities
• Enhanced projection and resonance

✗ CONS

• Can be challenging for beginners
• Sensitive to temperature changes

Yamaha YFL-282Transverse fluteStudent modelRing keysPointed arm designInline G keyE mechanismBodyheadjointfoot and keys...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 387260

$758

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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.

Best Yamaha Open Hole Flutes 2025

Yamaha YFL-472 H Flute

Yamaha YFL-372 Flute

Yamaha YFL-282GL Flute

Yamaha YFL-472 Flute

Yamaha YFL-272 Set

Yamaha YFL-272 Flute

Yamaha YFL-382 Flute

Yamaha YFL-372GL Flute

Yamaha YFL-362 Flute

Yamaha YFL-372 Flute Set

Yamaha YFL-262 Flute

Yamaha YFL-577 Flute

Yamaha YFL-272SL Flute

Yamaha YFL-372 H Flute

Yamaha YFL-282 Flute

How to Choose the Best Open Hole Flutes

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying open hole flutes?

How much should I spend on open hole flutes?

Are expensive open hole flutes worth the investment?

What are the best brands for open hole flutes?

Should I buy open hole flutes online or in-store?

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