{"title":"Di Zhao Beginning C Flutes","description":"What is the difference between the beginning flutes and how do I decide which flute is best for my student?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1) The Mini-Di flute is the smallest beginning flute.  It is the easiest beginning flute to balance and works well for the youngest beginners.  Typically preschoolers and early elementary students would begin with this flute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2) The second option is a traditional beginning flute, but with a curved head joint.  The curved head joint  is used instead of the straight head joint until the student's arms are long enough to balance the flute comfortably.  This is typically used by students aged 6-9, though the primary factor in deciding is the size of the students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3) The traditional C flute (DZ-200) uses a straight head joint and is appropriate for most students  age of 9 or older.  Again the most important factor is the size of each individual student.\u003cbr\u003e ","products":[{"product_id":"di-zhao-mini-di-beginning-flute","title":"Di Zhao Mini-Di Beginning Flute","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e🎉 Special Sale — Almost $100 in Free Extras!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWith the purchase of a Mini-Di Flute, receive an essential starter toolkit designed to give your child the very best beginning on the flute:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePneumo Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e + digital links to \u003cem\u003eGreat Beginnings for the New Flutist\u003c\/em\u003e (retail $31.95) — develops beautiful tone and proper embouchure from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Flute Tutor\u003c\/strong\u003e (retail $31.95) — designed specifically for the Mini-Di, this tool ensures students hold the flute in the exact same position every time, making learning faster and easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Zoo Book 1 \u0026amp; Flute Zoo Solo Book\u003c\/strong\u003e — award-winning method books that make early progress fun and musical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA breath-building toy\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes practice feel like play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are passionate about new flutists getting the best start possible!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eWhy the Mini-Di?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini-Di is our top choice for youngest flutists — ages 4 to 6. Because it plays down to a low \"D\" and features a curved head joint, it is significantly shorter and lighter than a standard flute, making it much easier for small hands and arms to hold, balance, and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe added white keys help children quickly identify correct finger placement, so they can focus on making music instead of struggling with the instrument. And thanks to the carefully cut embouchure hole, even very young beginners can produce a clear, beautiful tone right away — keeping them motivated and excited to practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also find that adults with muscle or mobility challenges love the Mini-Di for its light weight, beautiful tone, and easy balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved head joint — shorter length, perfect for small arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlays down to low D — ideal range for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded white keys — easy finger identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially designed embouchure hole — effortless tone production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and easy to balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent workmanship and intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eTry It Risk-Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe'd love to set up a private Zoom call so you can see and hear each flute played live before you decide. Every flute comes with a \u003cstrong\u003eone-week trial period\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you're not absolutely in love with it, send it back. Financing options are also available if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📞 Call us at \u003cstrong\u003e412-773-2869\u003c\/strong\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/di-zhao-flutes\"\u003eLearn more about Di Zhao Flutes\u003c\/a\u003e  | \n\u003ca href=\"\/policies\/privacy-policy\"\u003eDi Zhao Flute Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e  | \n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fluteland.com\/board\/viewtopic.php?t=3163\"\u003eIndependent Discussion about Di Zhao Flutes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNot sure which size flute is right for your child? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-the-correct-size-flute\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee our Flute Size Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blocki Flute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47754887364844,"sku":"DZ-Mini Di","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5795\/0444\/files\/8ee9587e-f8c2-4040-b095-6121403f7dd3_1_201_a_07e39d2e-b7c8-4add-8eaf-0e3c8d021814.jpg?v=1781681650"},{"product_id":"di-zhao-301-beginning-c-flute-with-optional-curved-head-joint","title":"Di Zhao -301 Beginning C-flute with optional curved head joint","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNot sure which size flute is right for your child?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-the-correct-size-flute\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee our Flute Size Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🎉 Special Sale — Free Extras with Every Purchase!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWith the purchase of a DZ-301 flute, receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pneumo-pro-digital-video-links\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003ePneumo Pro Wind Director\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e + digital links to \u003cem\u003eGreat Beginnings for the New Flutist\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour choice of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blocki-flute-method-book-1-student-book-1-5th-edition\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003eBlocki Flute Method Student Book 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blocki-flute-method-student-book-2-3rd-ed\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003eStudent Book 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flute-zoo-book-1\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003eFlute Zoo Book 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flute-zoo-five-note-fun\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003eFive-Note Fun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eAbout the Di Zhao 301\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Di Zhao 301 is a silver-plated student flute with a C foot joint, offset G key, and closed hole keys. It comes complete with a case, case cover with shoulder strap, cleaning rod, and cleaning\/polishing cloth. An optional curved head joint is also available for younger or smaller students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eA Note from Kathryn Blocki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral years ago, Mr. Di Zhao asked me to try his new flutes. I was immediately impressed and purchased several for my students. I must say that I am incredibly picky when choosing flutes for my students. The DZ-301 has the best scale I have encountered on a beginning instrument — the notoriously sharp C# is much improved over other flutes, and the second line D is not flat! I believe this is due to his long history of building high-level professional flutes, and he has now brought those standards to beginning and step-up instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents love the full and vibrant sound in all octaves — even the lowest. After the National Flute Convention in NYC, it was clear that the new Di Zhao flutes were a huge hit. I only heard extremely positive comments on the various flute forums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📞 Please call for teacher discounts: \u003cstrong\u003e412-773-2869\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/di-zhao-flutes\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003eLearn more about Di Zhao Flutes\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/privacy-policy\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003eDi Zhao Flute Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fluteland.com\/board\/viewtopic.php?t=3163\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003eIndependent Discussion about Di Zhao Flutes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blocki Flute","offers":[{"title":"DZ 301 \/ Student Book 1","offer_id":48010644685036,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DZ 301 \/ Student Book 2","offer_id":48010644717804,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DZ 301 \/ Flute Zoo Book 1 and Five-Note Fun","offer_id":48010644750572,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add Curved Head joint \/ Student Book 1","offer_id":47754916954348,"sku":"DZ-301-2DZ 301-curved","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add Curved Head joint \/ Student Book 2","offer_id":47754916987116,"sku":"DZ-301-2DZ 301-curved","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add Curved Head joint \/ Flute Zoo Book 1 and Five-Note Fun","offer_id":47754917019884,"sku":"DZ-301-2DZ 301-curved","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5795\/0444\/files\/f6a76b4b-e15f-4e53-91f2-21d082bf23d8_1_201_a_87757786-04c5-439b-b7e4-3c4e73e9f0b8.jpg?v=1781683581"},{"product_id":"dz-100c-beginner-flute-with-curved-head-joint","title":"DZ 100C Beginner Flute With Curved Head Joint","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNot sure which size flute is right for your child? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-the-correct-size-flute\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee our Flute Size Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eWhat's Included — Only $825.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDi Zhao Model 100C Student Flute\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes both curved and straight head joints, case, case cover, cleaning rod, and cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pneumo-pro-digital-video-links\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003ePneumo Pro Wind Director\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — develops beautiful tone and proper embouchure from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blocki-flute-method-book-1-student-book-1-5th-edition\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003eBlocki Flute Method Book 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flute-zoo-book-1\" style=\"color: navy;\"\u003eFlute Zoo Book 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — your choice of award-winning method book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eAbout the Di Zhao Model 100C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Di Zhao Model 100C is an excellent student flute designed to grow with your child. It comes with both a \u003cstrong\u003ecurved head joint\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for younger or smaller students — and a \u003cstrong\u003estraight head joint\u003c\/strong\u003e for when they're ready to transition to standard flute position. No need to buy a new flute as they grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carefully cut embouchure hole makes it easy to produce a clear, resonant tone from the very first lesson. Beautiful silver plating means it looks as great as it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-plated body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed hole keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset G key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC foot joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes both curved and straight head joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase, case cover, cleaning rod, and cloth included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blocki Flute","offers":[{"title":"Flute Zoo Book 1 and Five-Note Fun Sticker Book","offer_id":47754920100076,"sku":"DZ100C","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blocki Flute Method book 1","offer_id":47754920132844,"sku":"DZ100C","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5795\/0444\/files\/dz100c-a_4eb6fdc2-c0b8-41b3-aee5-0a3eead1d27d.png?v=1781683810"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blockiflute.com\/collections\/di-zhao-beginning-c-flutes.oembed","provider":"Blocki Flute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}