Trevor James Cantabile Flute Hire
The Trevor James Cantabile flute is a popular step-up instrument designed for students who are progressing beyond beginner level. Offering improved tone, response and build quality, it supports developing technique and musical expression.
Widely recommended by teachers, the Cantabile range provides a noticeable upgrade from standard student flutes, making it ideal for players who are committed to continuing their musical journey.
Why Choose a Step-Up Flute?
A step-up flute offers enhanced performance compared to entry-level instruments, helping students refine their sound and technique.
- Improved tone quality and projection
- More responsive keywork
- Higher quality materials and construction
- Supports advancing technique and control
This makes it an excellent choice for players moving beyond the basics.
Who Is This Flute Suitable For?
- Students progressing beyond beginner level
- Players preparing for grades and exams
- Intermediate musicians seeking improved performance
If you’ve been advised to upgrade from a standard student flute, the Cantabile is a strong and reliable next step.
What’s Included with Your Flute Hire?
- Trevor James Cantabile flute
- Protective carry case
- Fully serviced and ready to play
- Ongoing support if required
All instruments are professionally prepared to ensure excellent playability and reliability.
Flexible Flute Hire
Hiring a step-up flute allows you to progress without committing to a large upfront purchase. It’s an ideal way to access a higher quality instrument while maintaining flexibility.
Looking for beginner options? Explore our student flute hire range for starting instruments.
Open Hole vs Closed Hole
Open and Closed Hole Flutes – What is the difference?
Firstly; what is a closed or open hole flute? Basically, an open hole flute literally has holes in five of the keys, just like a Polo mint but a closed hole flute, you have probably already worked out, has full keywork.
So, the question is why are there two options?
As a beginner or intermediate player, a closed hole flute is preferable. When anyone is learning to play, they are more likely to be concentrating on pressing down the right keys and reading the music than thinking about whether their fingers completely cover an open hole on the flute. Younger or smaller players would especially struggle with an open hole flute.
The open hole flute does several things; the most useful being the variations and sounds and notes that the player can achieve. The open hole allows for microtones, multiphonics, and slides mainly featured in contemporary or Jazz music. It also encourages good overall technique and playing posture.
It is recommended that from grade 6 onwards a player moves to an open hole for these reasons if it is considered that they can manage the open holes. Sometimes, it just doesn’t suit a player to have an open hole flute.
Some would argue the open holes produce a purer sound, but you could argue this either indefinitely!
When a player moves from closed to open, you can ‘bung’ up the holes and remove them one at a time.
Specification
<h2>Specifications</h2>
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<th>Specification</th>
<th>Details</th>
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<td>Model</td>
<td>Trevor James Cantabile</td>
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<td>Level</td>
<td>Intermediate / Step-up</td>
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<td>Headjoint</td>
<td>Straight</td>
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<td>Key System</td>
<td>Closed hole</td>
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<td>Footjoint</td>
<td>C foot</td>
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<td>Offset G</td>
<td>Yes</td>
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<td>E Mechanism</td>
<td>Yes</td>
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<td>Case Included</td>
<td>Yes</td>
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