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An Elegantly Practical Alto Flute!





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The Yamaha YFL-A421II alto flute is a stunning professional instrument fully loaded with practical appointments. Pitched in C just one octave below the concert flute, Yamaha has incorporated several nifty elements for improved playability: a light gold-brass body, an offset G nickel silver key system, and a hard-wearing gold-brass sterling silver lip plate on your choice of a first-class straight or curved headjoint, to name just a few. Once you experience the YFL-A421II’s revolutionary construction and straightforward, intuitive details, you’ll find it difficult to play another alto flute! Visually elegant and audibly pleasing, the YFL-A421II is a supreme showcase of Yamaha’s industry-leading craftsmanship!





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Ergonomic body and offset G key system





Like the YFL-B441II bass flute, the YFL-A421II is crafted from gold brass that feels weightless compared to the common sterling silver alto flute. But you’ll find unparalleled comfort in its finer details; a dazzling set of closed hole plateau keys decorates the YFL-A421II in a comfortable offset G configuration, and a wooden handrest supports your left wrist while you play. Needless to say, this luxurious instrument is much easier on the arms than most alto flutes out there, and yet it casts an equally superb sound!





Your choice of a straight or curved headjoint





The YFL-A421II is equipped with not only a traditional straight headjoint, but also a curved gold-brass headjoint for superior comfort, keeping your right arm and hand at a favorable distance from your mouth. From the first note you play, the YFL-A421II commands good posture without adding stress to your joints. In turn, you’ll benefit from stable, accurate intonation while you play. Naturally, flutists at Sweetwater are inclined to recommend the YFL-A421II to flute ensembles and studio artists.





Yamaha Professional Series brass and woodwinds





Launched in 1967, the Yamaha Professional Series expanded the Yamaha line and made an instant impression among working musicians. Featuring many of the same features and specifications as Yamaha Custom Series instruments, Yamaha Profession Series brass and woodwinds are an ideal choice for discerning musicians who demand superior performance while remaining budget-conscious. Superior materials and hand finishing by the company's master artisans further distinguish Yamaha Professional Series instruments, empowering musicians to play to their full potential!





Yamaha YFL-A421II Professional Series Alto Flute Features:


Professional alto flute pitched in G


Lightweight gold-brass body adds warmth to your sound


Straight headjoint for a more classic flute look


Curved headjoint keeps the flute close to your body and encourages better posture


Contributes a darker, deeper sound to flute choirs and studio recordings


Sterling silver lip plate and offset G key system for added comfort


Closed-hole plateau keys are easy to use, even with small hands


Equipped with FLC-A40 flute case and F-A41 cover