400/300/200 Series

Intermediate & Student Flutes

  Toneholes Key Types Key Systems Split E Mechanism Material Case Case Bag
YFL-482* Drawn and Curled Ring Keys In-line - Sterling Silver & Nickel Silver FLC-220 FLB-400EII
YFL-472* Offset G Included
YFL-462* -
YFL-422 Covered Keys
YFL-382* Ring Keys In-line - FLB-200EII
YFL-372* Offset G Included
YFL-362* -
YFL-322 Covered Keys
YFL-282 Ring Keys In-line - Nickel Silver
Offset G
YFL-262 -
YFL-222 Covered Keys
  • * Some models are available with a B footjoint. Please add H to the model number. They come with a case (FLC-48II) and a case bag (400 Models: FLB-400EHII, 300 Models: FLB-48II).
  • * Some models are available with a gold-plated lip plate. Please add GL to the model number.
  • * These special models are not available in some regions. Please contact to dealer for more information.

Material Combination for Intermediate & Student Flutes

Material Combination for Intermediate & Student Flutes

Toneholes

Toneholes

Drawn and Curled

Walls are drawn upward from the body material, giving the flute a broad, light sound.

Key Types

Covered (or Plateau) keys are easy to use. The pad cup is covered so it will seal the tonehole any time the key is closed. This is common with beginners or others who may not always press the center of the key.

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.

Covered Keys

Ring (French) Keys

Key Systems

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. Many advanced students and professionals, though, still prefer the traditional In-line formation where all the toneholes are in a straight row.

in-line

Offset G

Split E Mechanism

Split E Mechanism

This key helps give more stability and better centered intonation to the high E.

Footjoints

The B footjoint has an extra key enabling the player to play 1/2 step lower than the lowest note of the C foot. It also affects the sound; B footjoint enables a darker, stronger sound with good projection, while C footjoint has flexible, warmer tone.

B Footjoint

B Footjoint

C Footjoint

C Footjoint