The Yamaha Flute YFL372HGL - Intermediate model with Gold Lip Plate and Low B-foot joint features a CY head joint, Gold Lip-plate and Low B foot joint. The YFL372HGL Intermediate Flute with Gold Lip Plate and Low B foot joint comes with a head joint made of 92.5% pure sterling silver and is combined with a nickel silver body and foot producing a lovely dark and warm tone. The Low B foot joint enables a darker, stronger sound with good projection.

The CY head joint delivers quick response and sparkling sound for everyone from learners to advanced musicians, while the key posts bolster durability & alignment. The YFL372 flute's keys are crafted for both comfort and top-notch performance; the player will enjoy the balance and feel.

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.

Low B Foot joint

The Low B foot joint 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 foot joint enables a darker, stronger sound with good projection