Yamaha's flutes have earned a reputation for exceptional quality, design, performance and consistency, thanks to the craftsmanship of their brass and woodwind workshops. Yamaha's Student flutes are designed and shaped to encourage best-technique, as well as offering superb playability. The lip plate has been designed to guide beginners toward proper breath utilisation, and keys have been designed with extensively tested dimensions and angles for optimum balance and easy playability. These and other details are some of the reasons why Yamaha's Student flutes have become bestsellers worldwide. The YFL-212 features covered keys, an offset G key and has a Split-E mechanism. This flute offers responsive sound with superb intonation and is ideal for students seeking to develop their skills. Includes maintenance kit, hard case, and soft cover. This model features an additional Sterling silver lip plate. Student model, Nickel silver headjoint, body & foot, silver plated.