I bought this alto flute in order to experiment with the bass notes in gigs, concerts and studio recordings. I was amazed by the bright first scale, the low weight of the instrument and how easy was to change (from soprano to alto) the way of breathing, the mask, and the placing of fingers, in order to perform with it. I didn't like the third scale, it was very blurry. Overall, I think it is a very economic choice and the relation between prise and quality is very good.I do not feel that it is the best alto flute, but it is a very good choice for non professionals.