The Yamaha Flute YFL472GL - Intermediate model with Gold Lip Plate is designed for players of all levels to achieve beautiful tones and play beautiful music. With its gold lip plate designed to promote proper breath utilization, its keys have dimensions and angles crafted for ideal balance. Yamaha YFL472 flutes are carefully hand-adjusted and tested by artisans before leaving the factory. The YFL472 range offers accurate intonation, excellent response to the player’s touch and broad tonal colours. 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.
