The headjoint is very important in determining the sound of a flute. The Yamaha 311 flute features a headjoint of precious metal and a body and foot of nickel silver for a dark warm tone, but at a very affordable price.

Yamaha’s unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosening of the screws. And the positioning of the screws has been changed for easier access.

Key posts have been thickened and redesigned for improved durability and strength to maintain accurate rod alignment.

Yamaha’s unique footjoint alignment marks facilitate proper fitting by young players.

All key shapes and placement have been ergonomically designed for comfortable, natural-feeling performance. They are hand-assembled and adjusted for a perfect ‘touch’ and balance.

The CY headjoint included with all student flutes features a double flare taper and unique embouchure hole undercut design for excellent response and a warm rich tone. It helps beginners quickly learn to produce a beautiful sound, while more advanced players will appreciate its even, quick response in all registers.

Other Features

* The remarkable Yamaha Scale provides extremely accurate and centered intonation.
* Precise, consistent manufacturing processes ensure that every single flute is of equally high quality.
* Yamaha’s special pads resist dehydration or swelling. The double bladder covering ensures perfect seating.
* Felt pads are used under keys where tolerances are close for a ‘professional’ feel and silent mechanism.
* Neoprene is used where larger stoppers are required for smooth noiseless action.
* Offset G Plateau system
* Covered keys
* Split E mechanism