How popular isEtude?
In September 2026, people searched for Etude by name about 480 times worldwide, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.4% of all global flute brand searches, placing Etude eighth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flute brands, Etude appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the ten.
Etude is the eighth most searched of 10 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
YamahaShare of searches 51.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MuramatsuShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
JupiterShare of searches 8.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Pearl FlutesShare of searches 6.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
EtudeShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top flute brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Etude was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Etude is the fourth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Yamaha1st
Gemeinhardt2nd
Jean Paul3rd
Etude4th
Muramatsu5th
Jupiter6th
Pearl Flutes7th
Altus8th
Amadeus9th- Mendini–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Yamaha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gemeinhardt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Muramatsu3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Jupiter2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pearl Flutes2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Altus2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Etude2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Jean Paul2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Amadeus1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Mendini0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about flute brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which flute brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best flute brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best flute brand for beginner lessons?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flute brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“student flute”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which flute brands compete with Etude?
Share of searches by month for Yamaha, Muramatsu, Jupiter, Pearl Flutes, Amadeus, Gemeinhardt, Altus, Etude. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yamaha | Muramatsu | Jupiter | Pearl Flutes | Amadeus | Gemeinhardt | Altus | Etude | Jean Paul | Mendini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.8% | 21% | 7.4% | 9% | 7.4% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.99% | 0.65% | 0.99% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.3% | 20.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.89% | 0.72% | 0.89% |
| Dec 2025 | 52% | 17.2% | 6.9% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.1% | 19.5% | 6.2% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.55% | 0.84% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.2% | 19.9% | 5.3% | 8% | 8% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.86% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.6% | 23% | 6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.53% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.3% | 23.3% | 5.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.83% | 0.45% | 0.67% |
| May 2026 | 45.9% | 25.8% | 5.9% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.99% | 0.53% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.4% | 24.9% | 5.9% | 7% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.62% | 0.95% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.2% | 19.1% | 6.4% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 4% | 4% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.84% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.8% | 17.2% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.9% | 17.2% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.9% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.2% | 6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.3% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.9% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.4% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.6% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.1% | 720 | -18.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.4% | 480 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 1.1% | 390 | +21.9% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 1.1% | 390 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th |
1.
Yamaha51.9%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
17.2%
Held 2nd. 6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Jupiter8.3%
Held 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.9%
Held 4th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Amadeus5.4%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.6%
Held 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Altus2.1%
Held 7th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
8.
Etude1.4%
Held 8th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.1%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
10.Mendini
1.1%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Etude changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Etude worldwide rose from 320 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Etude’s share of searches among flute brands worldwide held steady, from 0.99% to 1.4%.
How did search popularity change for flute brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

Yamaha’s share of searches among flute brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 44.4% to 51.9% in September 2026.

Jupiter’s share of searches among flute brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.9% to 8.3% in September 2026.

Gemeinhardt’s share of searches among flute brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.7% to 4.6% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Jean Paul rose from 10th to 9th among flute brands worldwide.
In September 2026, Mendini fell from 9th to 10th among flute brands worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Etude worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 480 in September 2026.
How are Etude’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Etude’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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