Yamaha YFL-677H Professional Open Whole Flute, with Low B Foot, Offset G
The Yamaha YFL-677H Professional Flute is among the top choices for advancing and professional musicians. Built with an offset G key system for comfort and convenience, along with a Split E Mechanism that stabilizes & gives a centered intonation to the High E, this model has amazing action “playing fast feels smooth, like butter”, and this model is tuned standard, in the Key of C. Furthermore, this model also comes with a B footjoint for good projection of darker & stronger sounds, along with a Gizmo Key that allows fingering for a High C.
Material Combination for Professional Flutes
All models are silver-plated.
Toneholes
Drawn and Rolled
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 French-style 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 Systems
In-line
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.
Split E Mechanism
This key helps give more stability and better centered intonation to the high E.
