Yamaha YFL-A421 Alto Flute
Yamaha’s YFL-A421 is one of the most sought-after alto flutes in the world. It is characterized by an agile response and precise intonation, but its best feature is its warm, beautiful sound. Yamaha’s unique expertise with the various alloys used in brass instruments led to the discovery that gold-brass (brass with a higher than usual copper content) is the perfect material for optimum tone, weight, and playability of an alto flute. The gold-brass gives a rich sound full of tonal colors, and the flute is much more comfortable to hold and play than traditional alto flutes, being considerably lighter.
Alto flute with straight headjoint, Gold brass headjoint, body and footjoint, Sterling silver lip plate & riser, Nickel silver (silver-plated) keys, Double bladder pads.
Headjoint
The headjoint is designed to easily catch the air stream delivering excellent response. Easy to tongue with good, even resonance over the entire range it is well suited for use in orchestras. (Photo: straight head joint for YFL-A421)
Key Design
Key shapes are designed to provide a natural position that fits the fingers for greater playability.
Case
| YFL-A421 | YFL-A421U | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Key | Alto in G | Alto in G | |
| Headjoint Type | Straight | Curved | |
| Key Type | Covered keys | Covered keys | |
| Toneholes | Drawn | Drawn | |
| Pads | Traditional pads | Traditional pads | |
| Material | Headjoint | Gold brass | Gold brass |
| Lip Plate & Riser | Sterling silver | Sterling silver | |
| Body & Footjoint | Gold brass | Gold brass | |
| Keys | Silver-plated nickel silver | Silver-plated nickel silver | |
| Finish | Clear lacquer | Clear lacquer | |
| Case | Included | Included | |
| Cover | Included | Included | |