Intermediate, Sterling silver headjoint, body & foot, silver plated

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-200C	FLB-400EII
YFL-472*			Offset G	Included
YFL-462*				-
YFL-422		Covered Keys		-
YFL-412		Covered Keys		Included
YFL-382*		Ring Keys	In-line	-		FLC-220	FLB-400EII
YFL-372*			Offset G	Included
YFL-362*				-
YFL-322		Covered Keys		-
YFL-312		Covered Keys		Included
YFL-282		Ring Keys	In-line	-	Nickel Silver
YFL-272			Offset G	Included
YFL-262				-
YFL-222		Covered Keys		-
YFL-212		Covered Keys		Included

* 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.
* Some 200 Models are available with a silver lip plate. Please add SL to the model number.
* YFL-212 is available with a curved headjoint. Please add U to the model number. It comes with a case (FLC-220) and a case bag (FLB-200UEII).
* These special models are not available in some regions. Please contact to dealer for more information.

Material Combination for Intermediate & Student Flutes

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

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.