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There are many excellent produced in the world. Countless small companies are making high quality instruments and there has never been so wide a selection to chose from. So why are so many discerning musicians consistently choosing Yamaha over all these others? There are three big reasons:

1. Unique Craftspeople Most of our artisans are musicians themselves and joined Yamaha because of their love of music. And all are powerfully driven by the same dream: that of creating the world's most perfect flutes. For more than 30 years Yamaha artisans have been studying the greatest instruments of the past, learning what made those traditional flutes so rare and wonderful—and also discovering their weaknesses and how to correct them. That's why Yamaha flutes, which so many of the world's greatest players already consider to be the best, just keep getting better.

- Triaha's I.Tnique Cornor• Strengths Yamaha has many special resources behind its products which are simply not available to other manufacturers. Backing up the craftspeople and designers who create our flutes are a whole range of specialists and scientists doing original research on factors which affect tone, intonation, response, etc. Our metallurgists and other experts even go so far as to minutely analyze the basic materials used in the making of flutes for the best sound quality and durability. And all our manufacturing processes have been created specifically with the superior in mind.

3. Yamaha's Close COO' -ation with Top Artists But all the scientists and engineers in the world cannot create a superior musical instrument. The expressive qualities of our flutes are a direct result of the inspiration and guidance of many of the world's leading musicians. Our network of international R&D ateliers maintains close contact with a select group of famous artists who share our goal of perfecting the flute. These gifted players have been willing to spend their valuable time working with us—and they will never stop working with us. Because our quest for perfection, like theirs, is never-ending.

Index

Handmade Flutes P 4

Handmade Wooden Flutes P. 6

Handmade Flutes Options P 8

Professional Series Flutes P. 10

Intermediate & Standard Model Flutes P 12

Alto Flute P 14

Bass Flute P 14

Piccolos P 15

Flute Variations P 16

Accessories & Maintenance Materials P 17

The Talent and Inspiration Behind our Flutes P. 18 Handmade Flutes For Almost Miraculous Freedom of Expression... The biggest reason why so many of the world's leading soloists and orchestral musicians have chosen Yamaha Handmade flutes is because they give performers an almost miraculous freedom to create their own unique sound. That's because these flutes have been designed in close cooperation with master musicians, and crafted by some of the most gifted artisans of our time. They represent the perfect combination of artistic excellence and technical perfection.

Type 1 series flutes are our traditional models and feature a refined, clear sound with extremely sensitive response. They are especially suited for solo and performance. Type 4 flutes are created with the orchestral player in mind and maintain a focused tone in any range, at any dynamic, in any hall. Each is available with a myriad of options, including body material and thickness, key configurations, soldered or drawn toneholes, headjoint taper and undercut, etc.

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9(X) series flutes are crafted out of 9k or 14k gold for a deeply focused tone which projects well. To help you create a flute that's exactly right for you, a number of different combinations of materials and body thickness are available.

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n Material Combination for Gold Flutes A Type • Model Type A Type B Type C Type D Type B Type Body, Head & Footjoint Gold 9k (40q0000 j'ar.1! Gold 14k C Type Rings, Posts & Ribs Silver Silver Key Mechanism D Type An optional gold crown km C type flutes is available by special order. 8 • 0.0 0.9 0"0 - • • • '214. n7.7; "=- r.

: Gold 144( Gold 9k : Silver 4 \escfr -co'V, cPe YFL-994 • • YFL-894 • • • YFL-991 • • • • YFI.-891 • • • • YFL-984 • • • YFL-884 • • • • YFL-981 • • • YFL-881 • • • YFL-974 • • • • YFL-874 • • • • • YFL-971 • • • • YFL-871 • • • • YFL-914 • • • • YFL-814 • • • • • YFL-911 • • • • YFL-811 • • • • All 800 flutes halt, soldered toneholes. Drawn tonehole are also available by special order.

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Gold (9k or 14k) Sterling Silver 0.30mm—Standard, flexible, delicate tone (Standard 14k) 0.35mm—Light free tone, easy response 0.35mm—Solid and powerful sound with a bit more resistance 0.38mm—Standard, well-balanced resistance (Standard 9k) 0.43mm—Heavier weight for powerful sound, increased air resistance Yamaha Handmade gold flutes are unplated for a beautiful natural appearance and a Full-bodied tonal resonance.

5 Handmade Wooden Flutes For the 'Natu mind of Fine (renaci Wood . . They also deliver all the carrying power of a silver flute! Which means that Yamaha Handmade wooden flutes are suitable not just for solo and chamber music, but also for use in the modern symphony . Their remarkable tonal projection is the result of combining the state-of-the-art Type 4 scale with Yamaha's unique EC headjoint, and of their specially designed toneholes—which are the same size as on metal flutes. An HC headjoint is optionally available for players who prefer this headjoint (see page 9).

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Yainehmuie YFL-874W YFL-874WH Grenadilla headjoint, body & footjoint Grenadilla headjoint, body & footjoint Sterling silver keys Sterling silver keys Key types: ring keys Key types: ring keys Key systems: offset G Key systems: offset G E mechanism: included E mechanism: included Footjoint: C footjoint Footjoint: B footjoint Headjoint: EC Headjoint: EC

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YFL-894W YFL-894WH Grenadilla headjoint, body & footjoint Grenadilla headjoint, body & footjoint Sterling silver keys Sterling silver keys Key types: ring keys Key types: ring keys Key systems: in-line Key systems: in-line E mechanism: included E mechanism: included Footjoint: C footjoint Footjoint: B footjoint Headjoint: EC Headjoint: EC

The lip plate and A silver tenon fits the headjoint body are headjoint into the body, sculpted out of a single just as with a silver flute. piece of fine African This adds focus to the grenadilla for a pure, sound. It also helps to natural resonance. The considerably reduce the surface of the lip plate is weight of the flute. extremely comfortable and provides secure control.

6 4- \el' CP e 4W • YFL-894WH • • • • • YFL-874W • • • • YFL-874WH • • • • • YFL-814W • • • • Y.:latch F mechanism not available.

A similar silver tenon The tone holes are inside the footjoint precision-crafted of inset connector reduces weight grenadilla which allows and prevents cracking. It wider sized holes like also adds tonal body for those of metal flutes. This improved projection. is another factor contributing to the flute's accurate intonation and tonal clarity.

7 Handmade Flute Options When ordering a custom built Handmade Flute there are many factors to consider. In addition to the basic key configurations there are a number of other important variables which help determine the character of your instrument. For an overall view of the possibilities available to you, see the following list of options. If you require more information, please contact your Yamaha Handmade flute dealer.

n Mechanical Options n Toneholes

C# Trill Key • Drawn Toneholes An additional lever and tonehole which are useful for B to Cu Walls are drawn upward from the body material, trills, but can also he used to facilitate a number of other trills giving the flute a broad, light sound. and tremolos.

Soldered Toneholes Walls are soldered onto the flute body, producing a heavier, more solid sound.

G/A Trill Key • Soldered and Undercut This aids in trilling from G to A. Soldered toneholes with undercut inner edges give a strong sound with a lot of 'life' in the tone.

*11r- ve4rialL aik 101ACIOVO •Threi. n Engraving Yamaha's optional engraving is hand carved with unmatchable Split E Mechanism skill and care. The traditional Japanese engraving technique used This key helps give more stability and better centered intonation has been passed done from father to son for many generations, to the high E. making these flutes true works of art.

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Clutch E Mechanism A switch allowing players to turn on or off the Split E mechanism as desired.

Keys Under4cey type

C# and D# Rollers Rollers on the key levers to facilitate finger movements.

8 n Taper (Affects tonal depth & resistance) n Cut & Taper Combinations

Y Taper Taper Original 2-stage taper. Excellent mid and high Y C G range projection. Warm . Easy control. A AC B BC C Taper C CY CC CG French-style taper. Straight, free projection with Cut consistent tone. E EC - H HC G Taper S SC German-style taper. Rich tone with solid

midrange. Relatively high resistance. • AC — Sharp bending curve on front lip plate with French style headjoint taper. Powerful well-balanced tone with even projection.

• BC — Sharp lip plate curve with slightly round embouchure n Cut (Affects attack, response, & timbre) hole. Rich warm sound with strong fundamental harmonics.

A Cut CC — Wide undercut area for smooth airflow. Concentrated Sharp curve on front edge of lip plate. Slightly squared hole and tone color and increased resonance in the low register. undercut. Excellent tonal balance and projection. Uniform tone throughout the entire range.

B Cut EC — High, narrow chimney walls. Excellent resonance and Sharp curve on front edge of lip plate. Slightly squared undercut. ideal air resistance for tone control. Direct, Rich tone with comfortable resistance. straightforward sound.

C Cut • HC — Undercut area is small, providing outstanding tone Large undercut for smooth, free response. Outstanding presence color flexibility. and solid lows. SC — Unique undercut configuration, resulting in E Cut extraordinary resonance. High walls with less undercut than C cut configuration. Rich tone with comfortable resistance. CG — A German style taper providing ample tone core, and a great deal of resistance. ' H Cut Similar to the C cut but with much less undercut for great tonal CY — Similar to the French taper but with a double flare design. Warm tone color. Excellent center in the mid to high range. S Cut Slightly less undercut than the C cut for easier playability. The first letter refers to the enbouchure bole undercut, the second indicates the taper.

9 Professional Series Flutes 'is share the ne 1)esq_,In tres as Our Handmade Ninth+ Yamaha's new professional lineup was inspired by our Handmade gold and silver flutes, and the models in this series share many of the same design features and specifications—including the same scale and headjoints as our Type 4 Handmade models. Created with the expertise we gained in producing our Handmade models, and crafted with uncompromising quality, these are serious professional grade instruments.

n EC Headjoint n New Scale All Professional series flutes come with the EC headjoint, which The unique Type 4 Scale gives you accurately centered notes, features high chimney walls and a unique undercut designed to with the optimum amount of air resistance for tonal flexibility. perfectly complement the Type 4 scale. The EC is characterized These flutes do not create a tone for you; they give you the by tonal resonance and a comfortable, natural-feeling playability. freedom to color your own sound.

700 cSeries [Pro ssional glufes

All 700 Series flutes come with a headjoint, body, footjoint and keys made of top grade 92.5% pure sterling silver for an expansive, warm tone with enhanced projection.

600 cSeries [Pro essionalgiuies

These flutes feature a headjoint, body and footjoint made of 92.5% pure sterling silver for a rich, warm well-defined tone.

SOO cSeries :Professional- giuies

The headjoint is very important in determining the sound of a flute. Yamaha 500 ‘Ftr-=90- Series Flutes feature, at a very affordable price, a 92.5% pure sterling silver headjoint with a body and foot of nickel silver for a dark warm tone.

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YFL-784 • YFL-774 • • • YFL-714 • • • YFL-684 • • YFL-674 • • • YFL-614 • • • YFL-584 • • YFL-574 • • • : Sterling Silver Nickel Silver YFL-514 • • • .4// Yamaha Pro Model flutes are available with a B foot/am!: add ft to the model number when ordering. Alt Pro flutes feature drawn and curled toneboles. n High Quality Pads n Key Design Yamaha's pads resist dehydration or swelling, while the douhle The keys are hand-assembled and meticulously balanced for a bladder covering helps ensure perfect seating. perfect touch. And the key shapes have been so exquisitely All Professional flutes are carefully seasoned for long-lasting designed and ergonomically placed that the flute will almost adjustment. `disappear' in your hands. Performances will feel effortlessly natural.

11 Intermediate & Standard Model Flutes More than Just Inexpensive Versions of our Professional Flutes.. We took all the lessons we learned through the process of developing and perfecting our Handmade and Professional models and incorporated their essence into the design of our intermediate and standard flutes. But these flutes, meticulously hand-adjusted and test-played by experienced artisans, are more than just inexpensive versions of our professional flutes. They are closely focused creations in their own right. We developed them around the idea that beginners have special needs, that nothing is more frustrating than trying to learn to play on a poor quality instrument. It is very important for young students to be able to produce beautiful, flute-like tones as quickly and easily as possible. And it is equally important that their instruments have accurate, centered intonation to help their ears develop properly. These are flutes that will help beginners rapidly improve, while offering more advanced players excellent response and tonal qualities.

n CY Headjoint n Key Posts n Keys Featuring a double flare taper and a unique Key posts have been thickened and All key shapes and placement have embouchure hole undercut design for excellent redesigned for improved durability and been ergonomically designed for a response and a warm rich tone, the CY headjoint strength to maintain accurate rod comfortable, natural-feeling helps beginners quickly learn to produce a alignment. performance. The keys are hand- beautiful sound. More advanced players will assembled and adjusted for perfect appreciate its even, quick response in all registers. balance and 'touch.'

400 (Series ..7nfern2eoliale .Mules

400 Series flutes feature a headjoint, body and footjoint made of the same 92.5% pure sterling silver as expensive professional models for a rich, warm tone with enhanced projection.

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The headjoint is an important factor in determining the tone. The 300 Series flutes feature, at a very affordable price, headjoints of 92.5% pure sterling silver, and a nickel silver body and foot for a dark warm tone.

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Featuring the same high-grade design and craftsmanship as the 300 and 400 series models, 200 Series Flutes are made of durable nickel silver with an attractive silver-plate finish. They are characterized by excellent response and intonation.

12 e 400 Series Models leg \c, 0 fr.. Cn0/0/0,0.230/0,C40/11, iirFACM YFL-481 YFL-471 • • • 300 Series Models YFL-461 • • YFL-421 • • YFL-411 • • • 200 Series Models YFL-381 • • YFL-371 • • • YFL-361 • •

: Sterling Silver : Nickel Silver YFL-321 • • YFL-311 • • • YFL-281 • • YFL-271 • • • YFL-261 • • Adjustment Screws II Alignment Marks YFL-221 • • Yamaha's unique screw Footjoint alignment YFL-211 • • • resistance inserts allow marks facilitate Al intermediate Serw, flutes are available with a BJOotioint: smooth adjustments proper fitting by add H to the model rrumher when ordering. The B fOotjona is nol available for 200 Series flutes. while preventing young players. models feature drawn and curled toneboles. gradual loosening of the screws. For easier access, the screw positioning has been changed.

n Curved Headjoint An optional curved headjoint makes flutes easier for young children to hold and play. It comes with a convenient carrying case which holds both headjoint and flute case.

13 Yamaha's YFL-A421 is one of the most The YFL-B441 bass flute is made from sought-after alto flutes in the world. It gold-brass like the YFL-A421 alto flute is characterized by an agile response and features a similar quick response, and precise intonation, but its best rich beautiful tone, and accurate feature is its warm, beautiful sound. intonation. The bass flutes are often Yamaha's unique expertise with the used in flute ensembles and studio various alloys used in brass recordings, and are increasingly used instruments led to the discovery that to play difficult alto solos in the gold-brass (brass with a higher than orchestral literature. As with the alto, usual copper content) is the perfect the gold-brass makes the flute much material for optimum tone, weight, and lighter and easier to hold, while still playability of an alto flute. The gold- creating a rich and colorful sound. 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. A model with a curved headjoint is also available by special order.

f:61cv.iirma YFL-A421 YFL-B441 G alto flute C. bass flute Gold brass headjoint, Gold brass headjoint, body and footjoint body & footjoint Sterling silver lip plate & riser Sterling silver lip plate & riser Nickel silver (silver-plated) keys Nickel silver (silver-plated) keys Double bladder pads Leather pads With straight headjoint. With curved headjoint. A curved headjoint is available by special order.

14 We offer a complete range of piccolos, from the top-of-the-line Handmade YPC-91 to the easily affordable Standard model YPC-32. All offer accurate intonation and a warm characteristic sound, and all feature a conical bore and include an E mechanism.

.941/101/filat•, 14f/r/ i13-1 YPC-91 Grenadilla headjoint & body The YPC-91, which is hand-made by our most gifted artisans, has been developed Sterling silver keys in cooperation with some of the world's leading musicians. It features a headjoint With split E mechanism and body of select, carefully seasoned grenadilla wood.

//od•/ YPC-81/82 Grenadilla body These piccolos are handcrafted by accomplished artisans and have bodies of top Sterling silver headjoint grade grenadilla. The YPC-82 features a sterling silver headjoint while the YPC-81 Nickel silver (silver-plated) keys features a headjoint of grenadilla. With split E mechanism

YPC-62/62M Grenadilla headjoint & body This has long been a favorite of professional musicians and can be found in many Nickel silver (silver-plated) keys top . Characterized by excellent intonation and playability. It features a With split E mechanism headjoint and body of carefully seasoned grenadilla for a warm full tone. With sterling silver headjoint (YPC-62M)

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gat" YPC-32 ABS resin body With its easy playability, accurate intonation, and characteristic piccolo sound, the Nickel silver (silver-plated) YPC-32 is very popular with students as well as doublers. The body is made of headjoint & keys sturdy, maintenance-free ABS resin for a sound similar to that of natural wood. With split E mechanism

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Flute Variations In addition to the different materials which you may select for our Professional, Intermediate and Standard models, there are several other factors to consider when choosing your flute. These factors can affect the general tonal character of your instrument, make it easier to hold, easier to play, etc. For complete information, please carefully read the descriptions provided on this page.

n Key Systems n Key Types Many players find the Offset G configuration easier to play. Often Covered or Plateau keys are easy to use. The pad cup is covered teachers recommend that beginners start on these flutes, while so it will seal the tonehole anytime the key is closed. This is more and more advanced players are also choosing this natural- especially important for beginners who may not always press the feeling configuration. Many advanced students and professionals, center of the key. though, still prefer the traditional In-line formation where all the Many advanced players prefer the open feel of Ring keys for toneholes are in a straight row. subtle control of their tone. Intermediate and Standard model French system flutes come with key plugs to seal the hole until In-line Offset G players have become adept at covering the holes with their fingers.

0' Covered Keys Ring (French) Keys

n Footjoints A choice of footjoint is available on all models (except for the 200 Series). The B footjoint has an extra key (and 'gizmo' key) enabling the player to play 1/2 step lower than the lowest note n Curved Headjoint of the C foot. But the footjoint also affects the sound. Many North This headjoint brings the keys closer to American orchestral players prefer using a B footjoint for a the lip plate for a more comfortable. darker, stronger sound with good projection. European players, natural playing position. It instantly on the other hand, prefer the flexible, warmer tone of the C converts any Yamaha flute into a more footjoint. compact shape without sacrificing any of that special Yamaha quality. The FHJ-200U offers highly accurate intonation, a clear Footjoint sparkling resonance, and an especially easy playability. Most of all, it delivers that beautiful tone which you have come to expect from Yamaha flutes.

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/•••n=,Y with FHJ-200U curved headjoint Split E Mechanism itittZ.A,,, This key helps give more stability and better centered intonation to the high E. The Yamaha curved headjoint comes with an attractive case hag which holds both the curved headjoint and the Yamaha flute case. The special reinforced pocket provides convenient storage for the headjoint while the entire flute case fits in the hag.

16 Accessories & Maintenance Materials To keep your Yamaha flute in the best possible condition, frequent maintenance is necessary. When properly cared for, your flute will last almost literally forever. And a well cared for instrument sounds better and is easier to play. Yamaha offers a wide range of maintenance accessories, all of which were created specifically for use with our flutes. They are the perfect complement to your instrument.

n Frequent Maintenance Polishing Gauze, Polishing/Silicon/Silver Cloth Cork Grease facilitates attaching joints, Swathed in Polishing Gauze, Cleaning Rods should he used to clean the surface of your prolongs cork life, and maintains air seal. remove dirt and moisture from the inside of instrument after every use. It comes available in both hard and soft types. flutes and piccolos. They have a depth mark For visual headjoint adjustment.

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Polishing Gauze Polishing Cloth Silicon Cloth Cork Grease Cork Grease (5, L) (5, L) (M, L, LL) (Soft) (Hard) Metal Cleaning Rod or Piccolo

Cleaning Swabs should he used to remove dirt Cleaning Paper lengthens the life of pads by Wonden Cleaning Rod for Flute and moisture from inside the instrument after removing any oil, dirt, and moisture. Powder Paper every use. (applied after using Cleaning Paper) helps maintain Synthebc Cleaning Rod for Flute smooth action and prevents sticking. =MN

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Cleaning Swab (S, M, L) Cleaning Paper Powder Paper n Occasional Maintenance Tone Hole Cleaners are ideal for cleaning the Polish restores the luster to instrument finishes. Key Oil maintains smooth noiseless operation insides of toneholes and cleaning difficult to Lacquer Polish, Silver Polish, or Metal Polish of key mechanisms. Bore oil helps preserve the reach areas between the key mechanisms. (for nickel-plated or un-plated surfaces) should natural characteristics of the inner bore of be applied with Polishing Gauze. wood instruments.

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Key Oil Bore Oil Metal Polish Silver Polish Polishing Gauze Light (For Flutes, Piccolos) (5, L)

Tuners & Metronomes n MC7 Pick Microphone Yamaha offers tuners and metronomes designed specifically for wind This high-quality microphone features a convenient clip-on design for instruments. easy attachment to most instruments, and provides precise. natural response from the lowest lows to the highest piccolo highs. . _ rte..

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17 The Talent and Inspiration Behind our Flutes The Talent and Inspiration Behind our Flutes Many of the greatest artists in the world have shared their talent, experience, and dreams with Yamaha designers. It is the combined talents of both artists and artisans which forms the heart and soul of our flutes.

AndrAs Adorjän 11 "Eine exzellente Intonation - emit wunderbarer Kiang!" Born in Budapest. Adorian moved to Denmark in 1956, where he Fs ist eine stiindige Freude, auf meiner Yamaha-FlOte zu musizieren. studied and graduated in dentistry in Copenhagen. Additionally he studied flute under Jean-Pierre Rarnpal and Aurele Nicole. winning the top prizes at several prestigious competitions such as the "An excellent intonation - wonderful sound!" "Jacob Cade Prize' in Copenhagen the 'Contours International de It is always a pleasure to make music on my Yamaha flutes. HOW in Montreux and the First Paris International Flute Competition. Adorian, who has played In several leading European orchestras, was t4 years principal flute in the Bavarian Symphony Orchestra in Munich_ which he left to devote more time to his solo career. Adorjan continues to perform throughout the world, and is a professor at the Musik-hochschule in Munich (VFL•994C)

Julius Baker Through the years the Yamaha engineers have consistently made improvements in every aspect of flute Jul.us Bakers career began in the Cleveland Orchestra and he has construction. I appreciate my Yamaha flute because it responds to my demands. There was a time when the wooden been principal flutist with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Columbia flute was die flute of the past. Yamaha has developed a new wooden flute which will be the flute of the future. Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. the Chicago Symphony, the tamed Bach Aria Group, and the New York Philharmonic where he remained until 1983. He now concentrates on solo performances Depuis des annees, Its ingenieurs de Yamaha n'ont cesse d'ameliorer toes les aspects de la construction de leurs and teaching. His influence as a leacher is legendary and he is on the faculties of both Juilliard and the Curtis Institute of Music. Mites. J'adow ma flitte Yamaha car elle m'ipond parfaitement is mes exigences. Le temps oh les Dines en bois etaient IVFL-892H1 un instrument depas.se est resole depuis que Yamaha a tree cet instrument qui eat la flute du futur

Gtinter Federsel ich kenne keine Elate die so schiin klingt wie eine Yamaha-Fliite. Fein-edel und gross. Sie klingt nach der eigenen One of Vienna's leading flautists. Federsel entered the Vienna Stale Persilnlichkeit! Das Yamaha-Piccoloist besonder in der Hohen und gain I lohen Lage einfach unschlagbar Der Opera Orchestra in 1987 and then became a member of the Vienna Kiang passt auch sehr gut zum Wiener Klangstil. fthilharrnonic orchestra in 1990. He is also a soloist and very active n chamber music performing with "Ensemble 11'. Ensemble Wiener Collage, Johann Strauss Solisten. Ensemble Kontrapunkte Neuen I do not know of any other flute which can sound as beautiful as a Yamaha. Delicate. exquisite, and yet rich and Wiener Barockensemble, and der Wiener Kammerehilharmonie. YFL-811, YFL-814W) full, it lets me express my musical personality! And Yamaha's Piccolos have a high register which is simply unbeatable. And a tone which matches very well the Viennese style of sound.

Dieter Flury Mehr nosh als im Falle von Streichinstrumenten oder Klavieren ist die Entscheidung fiir eine Fltite eine sehr persifinliche. Studied with Hans Meyer and Andre Jaunet. also with Aerate da auch die physiologischen Voraussetzungen des Ansatzes sae Kieferbau und Lippenform eine Rolle spielen. !eh fiihle Nicole!, Principal flautist at Wiener Sleatesper the Vienna State mich self mehr als zwanzigJahren mit Yamaha Instrumenten sehr wohl Sie bitten mir in der Ansprache den Wideistand, Opera). and Wiener PhiTherrnoniker the ). Teaches at the University of Fine Arts in Graz. Professor of the der erforderlich ist, urn den Ton zu tomien und each den eigenen Vorstellungen entwickeln zu kiinnen International Summer Academy in Leek. Member of Wiener Bleserensembies. Klangrorurn Wien. and Wiener Mrtuosen. Recordings for Camera's Tokyo and Special Music Education Much more than for string instaimeits or pianos, the selection of a flute is very personal. with phisiological conditions of Rehihof the embouchure such as the jaw and the shape of the lips, also having roles to play. I have been happy with Yamaha IYFL-971B) instruments for more than twenty years. The response of the instruments offer me the required resistance, which allow me to shape the sound the way I prefer. They work equally well in large concert halls, as well as for recordings.

Davide Formisano Ho cominciato i miei studi con un flauto Yamaha, Ora suono in orchestra ed un flauto Yamaha e con me. Davide Formisano won prizes in most of Europe's international flute competitions at a very early age and is currently first Solo Flute of As a young student I began on a Yamaha flute. But I still prefer using Yamaha now in my orchestra. Yamaha flutes Milano's famous Orchestra del Teatro elle Scala. In addition to orchestral work. Formisano is very active as both chamber musician help me to express my musicality. and soloist, and has appeared al the leading music festivals around tie world. YFL-994AH)

Peter-Lukas Graf Wiihrend mehr als zwanzigirthren bane ich Gelegenheit. die eindrucksvolle Enhkicklung von Yamaha Fldten zu turn in Switzerland. Graf is one of the world's most renowned beohachten. Sie fiihrte zu den heutigen vorzfiglichen Instrumenten, die ich selher geme spiele. •lauttstS and teachers. Winner of many prestigious competitions, including a first prize at the Munich Competition, he was appointed Inn youngest ever principal flutist at the Winterthur and the Lucerne For more than twenty years I have observed the impressive development of Yamaha flute. They have evolved into the eshval Orchestras (where he also conducted). Graf has made excellent instruments which I enjoy performing on. rountless recordings and he regularly tours in North and South America, Australia, Europe, Israel. Japan. Korea and Russia. He is liso a regular guest at the world's leading international music 'estivals and has been professor at the Basle Music Academy since '1173 iYFL-994BHI

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Jeffery Khaner a I'm thrilled with my Yamaha 874H. The new A-440 scale, to my own specifications, is terrific. The tone quality is flutist Jeffrey Khaner is one of today s most notable orchestral exceptional throughout the instrument and the EC headjoint provides a clean and clear articulation in all registers. musicians. Principal flute of the Philadelphia Orchestra salsa 1990, I have never before so enjoyed playing a flute! he is also a highly respected SOPiSI and chamber musician- With a repertoire ranging from the baroque to the contemporary, he has won accolades for his concerto and recital performances Jaime vraiment ma flute Yamaha 874H. La nouvelle echelle en La 44t1 Hz, selon ines propres besoins est throughout the world, Jeff has played Yamaha instruments exclusively since 1995, veritablement exceptionnelle. La quake du son iNt incroyable sur tome la tessiture de l'instrument et la fixation de (YFL-874H) l'embouchure EC off re une clarte et une precision sur tout les registres. Jamais auparavant je n'ai autant pris de plaisir a }carer de la flute !

Shigenori Kudo ▪ 25EFrDiro. EtriArizErtige'oa:-7 1)--1- -Y, TVz0/7-2.55t/. 'J inner or 1St I him hanunai flute conthelnion jean-Pierre 'lancer in 7-77. Aft601ERIXINA-CbEL'on Paris 1990. Shigenori Kudo has appeared Theatre des Champs- Lg. f4 40-it,7— Hit LT, MlzkAI-?,)±r., C0)%. Elysees. Musikverem in Vienna. Suntory hall in Tokyo...with most t`Oza..7--/Albk-ft, aseb‘rdifLP.9 prestigious conductors such as Salt OZAWA, Krzystol Penderecki. Leonard Slatkin, Horst Stern__ across the globe Considered as one s roll- LS LAAMiM, of world's best solo flautists. Cads regularly appears at the freest music lestivals of Vienna. Hamburg. Firenze. New York, Saito.Kinen (in Japan). MENTON. and to this date has produced more than 50 I have been playing these flutes for 25 years, and no matter what kind of concerts: solo recitals. chamber music, recordings. and large scale orchestral playing, I can always count on my Yamaha flute. More than just a musical tool, these (YFL-9848J) instruments feel like a part of my body and spirit. With their exquisite nuances and rich palette of tonal colors, 1 hope that more and more flute players will discover these wonderful instruments.

Andrea Lieberknecht Ich spiele seit 13 jahren YAMAHA. Ein herausragendes Merkmal ist fur mich der esteem modulierfThige Kiang. Andrea Lieberknecht Is the principal flautist at IhrOP YAMAHA-FlOten zwingen mich nicht in eine bestimmte Klang-Richtung and drangen [Mr keinen spezifischen Sinianiearchestre Kohl, and Professor of Flute al Hochschule Welk cod Theater in Hanover. She won the Prague Spring Charakter auf Ich kann je nach Stilrichtung oder musikalischer Atmosphere iiber die Klangfarben verfligen wie International Music Competition (1991) and Kobe International Flute ein Maier utter seine Palette. Competition (18931 (YEL-9749H) I have been playing on Yamaha for more than 14 years. An outstanding feature for me is the possibility to modulate the sound Yamaha flutes do not force me to play in one particular direction of sound, nor do they restrict me to any specific character. As a painter with his palette, I can alter the timbre according to the direction of style or to the musical atmosphere.

Philipe Pierlot J'ai vraiment heaucoup de plaisir a jouer de ma flute en or Yamaha. Sa sonoritd riche m'offre une varidtd de Philipe Florist has played original flute with the Orchestre National couleurs infinie Chaleur du timbre, grande homogeneite et qualite de fabrication irreprochable en font un de France since 1978_ In addition, he frequently performs as soloist instillment d'exception. with other leading European orchestras and has appeared as guest artist at many of the world's important chamber music festivals. Pierlot has recorded more than a dozen solo CDs and continues to I really have a lot of pleasure in playing my Yamaha gold flute. its sound gives me infinite colours. The wamtth of balance his busy performance career with that of his teaching, he is a popular clinician giving master classes throughout the world. the sound, and the consistant of manufacture, makes it an exceptional instrument. (YFL-981A, YFL-894W)

Jim Walker The new Yamaha flutes have served to raise the bar again for both amateur and professional flutists. I love being .talker is the founder/Nada( of Free Flight, former principal able to honestly recommend the FULL line of flutes to students and fellow professionals. As a further testimony to s. of the LA Philharmonic, first call session flutists for motion pictures, and coordinator of flute at the DSC Thornton School of my belief in the instruments, 1 have now been playing Yamaha exclusively for the past nineteen years (including Music. the headjoin0. (YFL.892H) Les nouvelles flaws Yamaha definissent un nouveau standard de qualitd, autant pour les fliltistes amateurs que professionnels Je suis vraiment fier de pouoir recommender avec honnetetd TOUTE la gamme de ces flutes a mes etudiants et a mes collegues professionnels. Comme gage de sincérite envers ces instruments, jettois avouer que je ne joue que des instruments Yamaha depuis dix-neuf ails (embouchures y compris).

Uplo d'Argent Les quake d'emission, de justesse , de couleurs offedes par les flutes en or Yamaha sont remarquables et donnent Apres ue parcours olassique inedit avec des interpretations node ensemble une unite rdelle et prdcieuse. Unite renforcde par les Rides Alto et Hasse qui sonnent d'oeuvres 0.-41-tales pour 1106 flutes. N Trio ['Argent fait relater le menteilleusement Ces instruments onus accornpagnent partout sur la plandte et sous les climats les plus varies. cadre du concert traditionnel aux frontieres de la creation et des musiques du monde. Invites dans les plus importants festivals Leur facture !a fois simple et solide en fad des compagnons de voyage fiddles et irreprochables tmernationaux, ds se sent egalerrient produit en quatuor avec les plus grands flatstes leis que Jean Pierre Ramo]. Alain Marron, Maxence Larrieu... The quality of the sound, precision and the colours given by Yamaha gold flutes are remarkable and give our trio a (YFL-981A.YFL-981B.YFL-894W, yrt-121 A, YFL-441 B, YPC-9f real and precious harmony. Harmony strengthened by alto and bass flutes which give marvellous sound. These instruments accompany us everywhere around the world and under the most varied climates. Their simple and solid manufacture make them irreproachable and faithful travelling companions.

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Handmade Flutes For B footjoint. add - F1 - to tlic nxxlciitsnimaier. n Model Key Types Key Systems Split E Mechanism Footjoint Headjoint & Lip Plate Bode & Footjoint Keys Finish YFL-9I I / 9l4 Covered keys Offset G Included YFL-971 / 974 Gold Gold Gold or Plating available (14K or 9K) (14K or 9K) Sterling silver YFL-981 / 984 Ring keys — In-line C footjoint YFL-991 /994 Included or YFL-8l I / 814 Covered keys B footjoint with Offset G Included YFL-871 / 874 Sterling silver Sterling silver Sterling silver Silver-plated YFL-881 / 884 Ring keys — In-line YFL-891 / 894 Included Handmade Wooden Flutes Model KeyTypcs Key Systems Split E Mechanism Footjoint Headjoint & Lip Plate Body & Footjoint Keys Finish YEL-894W In-line Ring keys C or B footjoint Special oil One piece Grenadilla wood Sterling silver YFL-874W Included Grenadilla wood treatment Offset G YFL-814W Covered keys C tootjoini Professional Flutes

Ya- 7 1 4 Covered keys Offset G Included YFL-774 Sterling silver Ring keys YFL-784 In-line C footjoint Sterling silver NFL-614 Covered keys Offset G Included YFL-674 OT Sterling silver Silver-plated Ring keys In-line — B footjoint with YFL-684 Gizmo key Nickel silver YFL-514 Covered keys (Silver-plated) Offset G Included YFL-574 Nickel silver Ring keys (Silver-plated) 1T1.-584 In-line Intermediate Flutes YFL-411 Included Covered keys YFL-421 Offset G — YFL-461 Sterling silver YFL-471 Ring keys Included

YFL-481 — C footjoint In-line Nickel silver Sterling silver Silver-plated (Silver-plated) YFL-311 Included or Covered keys YFL-321 B footjoint with Offset G Gizmo key Nickel silver YFL-361 (Silver-plated) YFL-371 Ring keys Included

YFL-381 In-line — Standard Flutes YFL-211 Included Covered keys Silver-plated or YFL-221 Nickel-plated Offset G — Nickel silver Nickel silver Nickel silver YFL-261 C footjoint (Silver-plated) (Silver-plated) (Silver-plated) YFL-271 Ring keys included Silver-plated YFL-281 In-line

Alto & Bass Flutes "Available by special order. Model Key Key Systems Lip Plate Headjoint Hcadjoint Type Pads Finish

YFL-A42 I Ala) in G Straight (or CAM Cd " ) Double bladder Lovered keys Sterling silver tirrld bras Clear lacquer YFL-8441 Bass in C Curved Leather Piccolos Model Key Types Key Systems Split E Mechanism Footjoint Headjoini & Lip Plate Body & Footjoint Keys Finish YPC-9 I Sterling silver Grenadilla YPC-81 YPC-82 Sterling silver Grenadilla — — Included — — YPC62 Grenadilla Nickel silver (Silver- plated) Nickel silver (Silver-plated) YPC-62M with Silver Lip Plate Nickel silver YPC32 (Silver-plated) ABS Resin Specifications are subject to change without notice. *YAMAHA YAMAHA CORPORATION Ilcad (Mike: :071;52.9 1.15.1 ,nulled http://www.vamaha no in/Pnnlih/nrorhintivvinrici Toyooka Mint. ECLIO)1109S JCM-CIM62