This is an excellent flute. In my school band I had tried two other flutes. Getting a sound out of them was hard and they didn't sound any good. When I tried this one, I was amazed at the sound quality. It is excellent and great for beginners like me. Although the thing I don't like about it is the tacky case... But I guess that's what you get for school bands. What matters is the flute anyway. I love how the keys are not too hard to push down but not really easy either. I enjoy playing on it and recommend this to all. Although I really do like wooden and golden flutes more, I know that you get what you pay for. Before had started renting it I would of liked to know the case was falling apart.