Yamaha YFL-221 Student Flute (Teacher's Choice)

Teacher's Choice!!! The Yamaha YFL-221 student flute is one of the most free blowing and easy to play student instruments available. Each Yamaha YFL221 student flute lives up to the highest standard associated with the Yamaha name. The head joint, body, and foot joint of this Standard series flutes are made of durable nickel-silver. Neoprene bumpers are used rather than cork to increase the durability and achieve a maximum fit against the body. This model has been improved with the following new features: a stronger post design to prevent bending of the posts, easily accessible adjustment screws, an improved adjustment screw material, and a body marking for proper positioning of the foot joint. The Yamaha Standard flutes have become a favorite among teachers because of the open sound and easy playability. All Yamaha wind instruments come with a limited 5-year warranty.

Key of C. Plateau model, offset G, silver-plated. Includes YAC-1310 case.

Features:

Undercut and beveled embouchure hole

Clean attack, sensitive response, and accurate Intonation.

Double bladder pads

Longer life and maximum seating

Nickel-silver, power-forged keys

Very durable and less susceptible to breakage

Neoprene key bumpers

Stronger and more durable than cork

Improved Scale

Better intonation

Strong post design

Key posts have been thickened and redesigned for improved durability and strength to maintain accurate rod alignment

Footjoint marking

A unique footjoint alignment mark facilitates proper fitting by young players

Ergonomic key shapes

All key shapes and placements have been ergonomically designed for comfortable, natural-feeling performance. The keys are hand-assembled and adjusted for a perfect 'touch' and balance.

Adjustment screws

Yamaha's unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosening of the screws.