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Mendini By Cecilio Flutes - Closed Hole C Flute For Beginners, 16-Key Flute with a Case, Stand, Lesson Book, and Cleaning Kit, Musical Instrument for Kids, Nickel Plated
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Color | Nickel Plated |
Brand | Mendini by Cecilio |
Instrument Key | C |
Material | Nickel, Metal |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- Great Flute For Kids - Musical instruments for any student whether they are beginner, intermediate, or advanced. The set for adults and kids includes all the necessities to become familiar and start learning how to play.
- Elegant Design - As beautiful as most kids musical instruments, this kids flute features a flawless finish, closed hole, undercut beveled embouchure with high-quality double bladder pads.
- Student Flute Package - This kit includes our Mendini flutes with a closed hole C flute and offset G key & split E key has 16 keys altogether. It comes with a durable case, joint grease, cleaning cloth and rod, as well as a pair of gloves.
- Music Instrument Accessories - The metal flute set also includes a foldable stand to hold the instrument and a pocketbook with basic technique instructions like how to hold the flute, maintain it and other guidance.
- Cost Effective - Wind & woodwind musical instruments for kids can be quite costly. Typically, parents rent band & orchestra musical instruments, but the expense adds up. Our hope is to create affordable flutes for priceless dreams.
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For beginners | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
Sound quality | 3.9 | 4.1 | — | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Craftsmanship | — | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
Sold By | KK Music Store | Yasisid Music Store | Yu qiang | Ktaxon | Glory Music | BestWay INC. |
instrument key | C | C | C | C | C | C |
material | Nickel, Metal | Cupronickel | Nickel, Stainless Steel | Metal | Nickel | Metal, Nickel, Bronze |
style | Modern | Classic | Modern | Modern | Elegant | Classic |
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Product information
Item Weight | 2 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 18 x 5.5 x 3.25 inches |
ASIN | B071NXHYG1 |
Item model number | MFE_N_PB_SD |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,753 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #6 in Flutes (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 15, 2017 |
Color Name | Nickel Plated |
Material Type | Nickel, Metal |
Instrument Key | C |
Size | Closed Hole |
Proficiency Level | student |
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Musical instruments for any student whether they are beginner, intermediate, or advanced. The set for adults and kids includes all the necessities to become familiar and start learning how to play. |
As beautiful as most kids musical instruments, this kids flute features a flawless finish, closed hole, undercut beveled embouchure with high-quality double bladder pads. |
This kit includes our Mendini flutes with a closed hole C flute and offset G key & split E key has 16 keys altogether. It comes with a durable case, joint grease, cleaning cloth and rod, as well as a pair of gloves. |
From the brand
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Mendini by Cecilio’s easy to assemble, finely crafted instruments are perfect for students or new musicians just learning to play.
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Strings
Start your child’s musical journey with expertly-engineered violins and violas that provide orchestra-quality sound.
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Brass
Experience the rich tones of brass instruments crafted for powerful sound and smooth playing.
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Percussion
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Woodwinds
Explore our collection of saxophones, clarinets, flutes, and piccolos, and find everything your kid needs to hit the right note.
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Customers like the value, sound quality, ease of use, and appearance of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that its great for the price, the tone sounds fine, and it's excellent for beginners especially school kids. They also appreciate the accessories. However, some customers dislike the keypad. Customers also have mixed opinions on quality, and tune.
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Customers like the sound quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that the tone sounds fine, pretty, and impressive. They are also impressed with the warm tones they are able to achieve, and the keys feel very smooth. Overall, most are happy with the quality and sound of the product.
"...The pros: This Mendini has a beautiful, clear, and consistent tone across it's entire range...." Read more
"Surprisingly good build and sound quality for this price point. However, the lip plate turned brown after only a week of use...." Read more
"...Lol It went together nice and easily.The tone was not as full as my Gemeinhardts and Yamahas used to have, but for a $65 off brand, I was..." Read more
"...I was pleasantly surprised bordering on shocked that this has a decent sound...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the flute. They mention it's a great product for the price, an amazing purchase for the prize, and an inexpensive way to find out about the flute and its sounds. The flute arrived on time and in good condition.
"...also recommend this flute for marching band players because it's cheap enough to not worry about damage from weather, being set down in the grass/..." Read more
"...giving this flute 5 stars because it is perfect at being what it is: a cheap (and fun colored!) flute...." Read more
"...Easy fix. So nice for the price." Read more
"Excellent customer service and wonderful flute for the price. I had some questions which were answered very quickly...." Read more
Customers find the flute easy to use and recommend it for beginners and school kids. They say it's a great flute to practice fingerings and is perfect for rehearsals. Some customers also mention that the low C is hard to get with consistency.
"...This flute is perfect for a beginner through intermediate/early advanced player, and will carry a student through middle and high school bands,..." Read more
"Very complete set that is perfect for beginning and first couple of years on flute...." Read more
"This is a perfect flute for a beginner which I am. I will enjoy learning how to play. Only issue is that the stand was missing...." Read more
"Great flute to practice fingerings while you got the option to play with open or closed hole." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it's pretty, the case is sturdy, and they really liked the color. They also appreciate the embouchure design and accurate alignment of the keys. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance.
"...(and fun colored!) flute. If you want a pro-grade flute, go pay for a pro-grade flute...." Read more
"...] I personally think this is the prettiest flute color I've ever seen, Its amazing, I just got it today 1/27/24, so I haven't used it for a long..." Read more
"...First things first, it LOOKS great. Believe it or not, this was actually my first brand new instrument...." Read more
"Looked good but when my daughter couldn't hit the D, E, F notes her teacher tried it out. They are defective. $99 down the drain...." Read more
Customers like the accessories that come with the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it is a complete set and perfect for beginning and first couple of years. The accessories are packaged nicely.
"...The accessories are a nice addition, and would cost about $40+ to buy separately if they weren't included. The colors are a cool option...." Read more
"...It comes with so much more than my old Gemeinhardt did and it has a screwdriver too...." Read more
"...I will enjoy learning how to play. Only issue is that the stand was missing. Waiting for support services to reply." Read more
"Very complete set that is perfect for beginning and first couple of years on flute...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the flute. Some say that it's a quality beginner's instrument and looks beautiful. Others say that the product is poorly made, flimsy, and breaks easily when used by children.
"...It would also be great for a casual hobbyist or adult learner. The case is durable and functional, and the flute fits snugly with no wiggling..." Read more
"...The stand that it came with broke easily though." Read more
"...Nothing is broken. Nothing is bent, and frankly, I think you'd have to do something to it before it would bend...." Read more
"Surprisingly good build and sound quality for this price point. However, the lip plate turned brown after only a week of use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tune of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention that it plays beautifully, while others say that it was badly out of tune. The lower keys are weak and bent, and the pitch would not change no matter what keys are pressed. The tuning was impossible, and a few tunes are no longer playing by December 2018.
"...There's even a review here that says the instrument is "out of tune with itself"..." Read more
"...The tone quality is fair enough and it plays fairly well in tune for me...." Read more
"...grinding to adjust a couple of keys when it was new, then it stopped playing one note after a few months...." Read more
"...She found this one and I was a little skeptical, but it plays beautifully and she is using it in her high school band now...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the keypad of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that the keys stick, don't work, and produce the wrong note. Some customers also report that the rod that holds two keys is loose. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality of the key pad.
"...There were no stoppers holding the keys in place (a feature other bargain flutes have) but the instrument arrived with no key problems...." Read more
"...the time you figure out how to negotiate your ombechure the F and F# keys don't work. The company's return policy sucks...." Read more
"...And flute does not play the keys well...." Read more
"This is a flute perfectly for beginners. All keys work and there are no air leaks...." Read more
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The pros: This Mendini has a beautiful, clear, and consistent tone across it's entire range. The high register is crisp, clean, and effortlessly responsive, which is unusual in cheaper flutes. It has offset G keys (easier to reach with left ring finger), and a split E mechanism (makes high E - a notoriously difficult note in the flute world - easier to play and control). These are features that usually drive up the price of student and professional models by a few hundred dollars. The key pads are decent quality with no leaks, no airy sound, and no stickiness. I daresay the Mendini surpasses the performance of my Yamaha, and comes decently close to my Pearl. This flute is perfect for a beginner through intermediate/early advanced player, and will carry a student through middle and high school bands, orchestras, marching band, ensembles, and chambers. It would also be great for a casual hobbyist or adult learner. The case is durable and functional, and the flute fits snugly with no wiggling (but it's tacky as heck...see cons below). The accessories are a nice addition, and would cost about $40+ to buy separately if they weren't included. The colors are a cool option. I LOVE the black body with silver keys. It looks unique, but still respectable.
The cons: The black body color is a plastic-like coating which might peel right off if scratched or damaged (think shrink-wrap). The lip plate is nickel, which will probably cause a bruise-like stain under my lower lip after repetitive use and exposure to sweat/moisture - don't worry, this cleans off easily with an alcohol or baby wipe, and can be prevented by applying a layer of clear nail polish or tape to the lip plate. The case that is included has a massive and tacky logo embroidered on the front, and the zip pouch is too tight to hold the cleaning rod, cloths, and stand that is included. These cons are purely aesthetic, have easy fixes, and
don't impact the sound quality of the instrument. I stand by my 5 star rating.
For less than $100, this flute far exceeded my expectations. It's perfect if you have a kid interested in playing, but don't want to invest a lot of money in case they lose interest, and it's cheaper than rental programs.
I would also recommend this flute for marching band players because it's cheap enough to not worry about damage from weather, being set down in the grass/dirt, and from drops or collisions.
It would be great to have as a reliable back-up flute to keep on hand in case your main instrument is in the shop for repairs. Ever drop your flute 2 days before the recital, and have to watch as your rival plays the solo you practiced all semester?!?!...Never again!
In my opinion, the nay-sayers that gave negative reviews fall into one of 3 categories: Elitist flute snobs expecting the quality of a $14,000 Nagahara or custom Powell for 75 bucks, poor players, or someone who received a genuinely defective instrument. "It doesn't play in tune" is not a defect, its a skill issue - adjust the headjoint and correct your lip position like all flautists have to do! LOL.
I'm a multi-instrumentalist and music teacher. I'm new to picking up flute. I've had this flute for two days, and I can already play my scales on it. Prior to this, I had literally one week of experience with flute over a decade ago in college.
I'm reading some comments here like "it's overly difficult to play because of poor construction." I don't have the experience to say whether other better flutes might be easier, but I don't see this flute as being at all non-functional. One person claims to be a flute maker, and laments that some girl isn't playing songs within three weeks. That girl is obviously not getting requisite training and practice. I can play songs on this within a day. There's even a review here that says the instrument is "out of tune with itself" (that reviewer also says that his previous rental flute was out of tune with itself; which tells me he probably just doesn't know how to play and has trouble with any flute you hand him). That, of course, is a problem with online reviews for ANY musical instrument. People who don't know how to play complain that they can't play and blame the instrument, but that doesn't follow.
I'm also reading comments here that the flute is falling apart, or that it broke quickly. Again, this is often less a problem with the instrument and more a problem with the shipping or the user. Mine came with no screws loose (and it comes with a screwdriver to tighten them even if it did). Nothing is broken. Nothing is bent, and frankly, I think you'd have to do something to it before it would bend. Every woodwind student is instructed on day one to be careful when putting the flute together so as not to bend the joints and the keys. I'm not saying that this flute is made of the world's highest quality materials or that it is more durable than more expensive flutes. I'm not even saying other reviewers didn't get theirs in some kind of bad condition; what I can say though is that mine is in good shape and looks for now like it will stay that way. When I read "this flute sucks because my 12-year-old broke it" I don't find that review to be helpful.
So, to sum it up: if you want a really nice flute, go pay for a really nice flute. I don't doubt it will be better than this one. If, however, you want a cheap flute that will get the job done, buy this one, and then don't blame it for your inability to play or failure to care for it.
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Thanks for a great value.
Reviewed in Australia on April 20, 2021