The Yamaha Flute YFL372 - Intermediate model is perfect for progressing players. Featuring a CY head joint, they offer a dark and warm tone from its 92.5% sterling silver head joint, nickel silver body, and foot. The CY head joint provides great response, helping students learn quickly and players enjoy an even sound across registers. Durable, strong key posts maintain rod alignment. The YFL372 flute keys are designed for comfort and performance; it provides balance and touch. Its screw resistance allows for smooth adjustments and prevents the screws from loosening. Foot joint alignment marks aid young players with proper fitting. Features CY Head joint Featuring a double flare taper and a unique embouchure hole undercut design for excellent response and a warm rich tone, the CY head joint helps beginners quickly learn to produce a beautiful sound. More advanced players will appreciate its even, quick response in all registers. Key Types Many advanced players prefer the open feel of Ring keys for subtle control of their tone. Intermediate and Standard model French system flutes come with key plugs to seal the hole until players have become adept at covering the holes with their fingers. Key Posts Key posts have been thickened and redesigned for improved durability and strength to maintain accurate rod alignment. Keys All key shapes and placement have been ergonomically designed for a comfortable, natural-feeling performance. The keys are hand-assembled and adjusted for perfect balance and 'touch.' Split E Mechanism This key helps give more stability and better centered intonation to the high E. Key Systems Offset G. Many players find the Offset G configuration easier to play. Often teachers recommend that beginners start on these flutes, while more and more advanced players are also choosing this natural feeling configuration. Pointed Key Arms A#, F# and other non-fingered keys feature pointed key arms. This beautiful key design is inspired by traditional European style. Adjustment Screws Yamaha's unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosing of the screws. For easier access, the screw positioning has been changed. Alignment Marks Foot joint alignment marks facilitate proper fitting by young players.
