Yamaha YFL-577HCT LPGP Professional Flute (Offset G) with Split-E Mechanism and C# Trill Key - B Footjoint with Gizmo Key - Gold Lip Plate

Hand-finished Headjoint
Based on the Handmade Flute’s Type A design which offers a wider expressive range, the hand-finished headjoint on Yamaha professional flutes additionally offers easier response and excellent balance over the instrument’s entire range.

Acoustic Annealing
The headjoint, body and footjoint of all Yamaha professional flutes are heat treated through an annealing process that allows the instrument to vibrate more freely, providing optimal response and beautiful resonance.

Key Design
The keys are hand-assembled and meticulously balanced for a perfect touch, and the key shapes have been so exquisitely designed and ergonomically placed that the flute will almost ‘disappear’ in your hands. Performances will feel effortless and natural.

Pointed Key Arms
A#, F# and other non-fingered keys feature pointed key arms, similar to those found on Handmade Flutes. Their beautiful designs are inspired by traditional European styling.

Case
The compact case provides ease of transport and excellent protection from damage. All Yamaha professional flutes come with an elegantly designed case cover.

Headjoint Type AM
Based on the Handmade Flute’s Type A design, which offers a wider expressive range, the Type Am headjoint additionally offers easier response and excellent balance over the instrument’s entire range, lightly heavier resistance, and a wide.

Gold Lip Plate
Gold lends a special glitter to a flute—its remarkably rich, bright tone expands the flutist’s imagination greatly.

Ring (French) Keys
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.

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. 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.

C# Trill Key
An additional lever and tonehole which are useful for B to C trills, but can also be used to facilitate a number of other trills and tremolos.

B Footjoint
The B footjoint lowers the instrument’s lowest note to B while also producing a slightly different tone because of its extra length. Some players choose the B footjoint solely for its tone. The C type joint sound brighter, while the B joint has a darker, more lustrous tone. * The B footjoint is distinguished by “H” in the model number.

Gizmo Key
The B footjoint also features a gizmo key that allows the low B Tone Holes to be closed independently, improving pitch stability in the high register.