The YFL-472 flute is part of the YFL-400 series intermediate range and replaces the YFL-471UK.
This is well regarded as an excellent value flute which features open holes and is solid silver throughout. This makes an ideal upgrade instrument for the advancing player and the solid silver construction adds fantastic projection to the tone. The lip plate has been designed for proper breath utilisation and the keys have carefully considered dimensions and angles for optimum balance and easy playability. Some of the new features of this flute include:
- Pointed key arms, also known as 'French' pointed key arms - the same mechanism design as some of the professional Yamaha models. Pointed key arms make the keys more sturdy and even in the way the pad closes. This means that pad wear is more evenly spread and reduced.
- After much research, Yamaha have applied new shaping to the pad cup touchpieces (where you rest your fingers on the keys). The new shaping feels more natural under the fingers.
- The pads have been optimised to give longer life and a more even seal over the toneholes, making the flute really efficient and easy to play.
An inimitable blend of leading technology and craftmanship goes in to each and every instrument and with the added new features, it is easy to see why Yamaha student and intermediate flutes have become bestsellers around the world.
* A set of 'plugs' is provided with this instrument to close the open holes which can be gradually removed as the player adapts to an open hole model.