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Yamaha YFL-222 Intermediate Flute for Student (International Version)
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Color | nickel, silver |
Brand | Yamaha |
Instrument Key | C |
Material | Nickel,Silver |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- Student Concert Flute with Nickel Silver Body
- Offset G Key System
- Silver-plated Keys
- Footjoint
- Headjoint
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Value for money | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.6 | — | 3.9 | — |
For beginners | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | — | 4.1 | — |
Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | — |
Craftsmanship | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | — | 3.7 | — |
Sold By | ECOMADE ARENA | Glory Music | Yasisid Music Store | Music Supplies Now | Yu qiang | Amazon.com |
instrument key | C | C | C | B | C | C |
material | Nickel,Silver | Nickel | Cupronickel | Pearl | Nickel, Stainless Steel | Silverplate |
style | Modern | Elegant | Classic | Simple | Modern | PF200 |
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Product information
Item Weight | 2.86 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 2.76 x 13.39 x 3.54 inches |
ASIN | B01DD4MIPY |
Item model number | YFL222 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,403 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #10 in Flutes (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 3, 2016 |
Color Name | nickel, silver |
Material Type | Nickel,Silver |
Instrument Key | C |
Proficiency Level | student |
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A Superior Student Flute from Yamaha Taking its cue from Yamaha’s Professional Series flutes, the YFL-222 student concert flute is a well-crafted instrument designed to fit the needs of beginning players. Featuring a silver-plated nickel silver headjoint, body, and footjoint, plus hand-assembled silver-plated keys in a comfortable offset G configuration, the sonorous YFL-222 is durable and a pleasure to play. Plateau-style closed rings offer young players a splendid platform for mastering basic fingering techniques, and the beginner-friendly headjoint provides an ideal amount of resistance. Meticulously made with a satisfying sonic character, the YFL-222 student concert flute is a superior entry-level flute for aspiring players!Incredible tone and easy playability The Yamaha YFL-222's headjoint, body, footjoint, and lip plate are carefully crafted from nickel silver for increased durability, in addition to providing a rich, resounding character and an even tonality across the full range of the instrument. Hand-assembled silver-plated keys are ergonomically
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Customers like the case, value, sound quality, and quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. For example, they mention it comes with a hard and a soft case with a strap. That said, opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the flute. They mention that it is a great silver flute, and a beautiful instrument. Some say that it looks and sounds great, and is rated as a high quality student model flute.
"...The quality is great, it is an original Yamaha, plays beautifully, looks beautiful and feels perfect!..." Read more
"...the light patina that's starting to form is attractive and soft. But the instrument looks just as pretty as when it was new...." Read more
"Very good closed hole beginners flute. Could benefit from a solid silver headjoint." Read more
"...Northwestern U music grad, huge tone, great chops...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the flute. They say it sounds great, produces a good tone, and plays the notes sweetly. Some customers also mention that the flute comes with 2 nice cases and a cleaning kit. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.
"...for students who already play and need an upgrade for better, quality sound. Super happy with our purchase!" Read more
"...The tone of this instrument is world class. It has been reliable, seems robust. Love it, makes me smile...." Read more
"...So far, I love the sound." Read more
"...The sound of this flute is clear. Low notes down to low C are easy to play. Upper octave notes flow with ease...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. They say it's well-made, solid in construction, and reliable for beginners. Some mention that it'll be an excellent upgrade.
"...The quality is great, it is an original Yamaha, plays beautifully, looks beautiful and feels perfect!..." Read more
"...The tone of this instrument is world class. It has been reliable, seems robust. Love it, makes me smile...." Read more
"...produces a good tone for a beginner flute, and seems to have a quality build...." Read more
"...The quality is just amazing. If you are looking to buy a high quality student model flute, I really recommend this Yamaha YFL-222...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the brass and woodwind instruments. They say it's a great buy with good quality and a smart purchase.
"...and I have played a few Yamahas and feel that they are the best flutes for the price...." Read more
"Great upgrade! For me, it is very worth the money! (It might be a little pricey for a new student) I’m very happy with my new flute!..." Read more
"...like the first, this is authentic, looks great, plays well, and is half the price of what the local music shops sell it for. My daughter loves it...." Read more
"...but for my student using this at school this is a good value instead of renting it...." Read more
Customers find the flute easy to play and perfect for beginners. They say it has a mellow sound and is easy on the embouchure. They also say it responds to articulation effortlessly, is sensitive and more responsive.
"...It plays easy, the embouchure hole must be perfect. Low tones are mellow, highs are crisp...." Read more
"...The sound of this flute is clear. Low notes down to low C are easy to play. Upper octave notes flow with ease...." Read more
"...Excellent for beginners...." Read more
"...The flute is well made and it is easy for beginners like me to make sounds. I tried the cheap flute before and the situation was completely...." Read more
Customers like the case of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it comes with a hard and a soft case with s strap. Some say that the flute was well packaged in a case.
"...it is an original Yamaha, plays beautifully, looks beautiful and feels perfect!..." Read more
"...the light patina that's starting to form is attractive and soft. But the instrument looks just as pretty as when it was new...." Read more
"...It comes with a hard and a soft case with a strap. It came from Korea, but arrived in only a few days. Super fast...." Read more
"...Flute appeared legit and was in new condition. Comes with a hard plastic case inside a soft case w/ handles for carrying...." Read more
Customers appreciate the authenticity of the flute. They say it is an original Yamaha flute, and the cloths are from Japan.
"...The quality is great, it is an original Yamaha, plays beautifully, looks beautiful and feels perfect!..." Read more
"very fast delivery and authentic yamaha" Read more
"...Just like the first, this is authentic, looks great, plays well, and is half the price of what the local music shops sell it for...." Read more
"...The flute comes with the cleaning rod and cloths. The cloths are from Japan and well made...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the flute. Some mention it plays well, produces a good tone for a beginner flute, and works great for their daughter's symphonic band class. However, others say that it stopped working properly after about 134 days, is very disappointed with the instrument, and is untunable.
"...The quality is great, it is an original Yamaha, plays beautifully, looks beautiful and feels perfect!..." Read more
"The flute stop working properly after about 134 days. Can't see no damaged that cause the flute to stopproducing a good sound...." Read more
"...Sterling silver top joint and plays like a dream, even if I can’t. Definitely a repeat customer for Yamaha flutes, drums, but not into motorcycles." Read more
"...flute to the extra wear and tear that comes with marching. It plays well, produces a good tone for a beginner flute, and seems to have a..." Read more
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I was a little hesitant ordering this flute online but let me tell you, this flute is amazing! The quality is great, it is an original Yamaha, plays beautifully, looks beautiful and feels perfect! It is still a pretty expensive flute for marching band in my opinion but perfect for symphonic. My daughter is very careful with it and she loves playing it so much that she has started to use it in church instead of her intermediate flute and at concerts.
I highly recommend this flute for everyone but specially for students who already play and need an upgrade for better, quality sound. Super happy with our purchase!
Now I know enough to give a competent review:
Everyone says you can't buy a flute in a poke; trials and techs and repairmen and teachers must all be involved. That's fine for someone who knows these people, but what if you're just starting out and want to get an instrument without this support?
This is where Yamaha shines. Go to any flute message board (I like the r/flute subreddit) and the ONLY flute anyone feels confident in suggesting buying blind is a Yamaha. Almost every thread goes like this: "What flute should I buy?" "Well, you have to get a team of 6 experts together to examine the offerings and xray your skull cavities while you play." "Can't I just pick up the Yamaha?" "Oh, sure, if you want to spend money."
I bought the YFL-222 blind because I'd had absolutely no flute training, but I made no misstep here. I LOVE this instrument and there's a lot to love. It has become one of my most cherished possessions.
It plays easy, the embouchure hole must be perfect. Low tones are mellow, highs are crisp. Attacks are easy, it responds to articulation effortlessly. I swear I can get nicer notes out of my 222 after 6 months than my teacher can get from his Artley after 6 decades. His Bb sounds like an ocarina while mine is a host of angels.
I've played this heavily (even playing outdoors on occasion), the light patina that's starting to form is attractive and soft. But the instrument looks just as pretty as when it was new. The screwheads, rods, springs all look unblemished and without corrosion. The pads look new and there are no leaks from the lowest to highest notes.
The only 2 quibbles I can find:
1. The hard case (inside the soft carrying case) has no handle. I like to tie my cleaning cloth to the outside of the case (so the wet rag isn't in the case with the flute) and tying it to the handle would be great. I had to add a brass eyelet to the outside of the case to hold the rag, a handle would have been more elegant.
2. The D# trill key is just a hair too close to the D key. With my huge mitts (I can palm a basketball) and thick fingers, I sometimes graze the trill key when fingering the D which renders it mute. I've been getting better at avoiding it. My teacher claims it's a non-issue, if I was fingering correctly I'd be fine. But his Artley definitely has a few extra critical millimeters between those keys.
The tone of this instrument is world class. It has been reliable, seems robust. Love it, makes me smile. I claim it's the only flute that a student working alone can buy without risk.
I am a returning flute player, and I have played a few Yamahas and feel that they are the best flutes for the price.
I am extremely impressed with this flute right out of the box. It was made in Indonesia, as all Yamaha 222 flutes are. It has a serial number on the box and several items, like Yamaha booklets and cloth cleaners. It comes with a hard and a soft case with a strap. It came from Korea, but arrived in only a few days. Super fast. I’m not sure how they even do that.
Apparently, since they are overseas they can sell Yamaha flutes for less than the manufacturer price.
It is an amazing deal and I’m excited to play it some more. So far, I love the sound.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
I am a returning flute player, and I have played a few Yamahas and feel that they are the best flutes for the price.
I am extremely impressed with this flute right out of the box. It was made in Indonesia, as all Yamaha 222 flutes are. It has a serial number on the box and several items, like Yamaha booklets and cloth cleaners. It comes with a hard and a soft case with a strap. It came from Korea, but arrived in only a few days. Super fast. I’m not sure how they even do that.
Apparently, since they are overseas they can sell Yamaha flutes for less than the manufacturer price.
It is an amazing deal and I’m excited to play it some more. So far, I love the sound.
I play my flute just about every day, sometimes for 2+ hours at a time. The sound of this flute is clear. Low notes down to low C are easy to play. Upper octave notes flow with ease. I went to a music store and checked out a couple flutes double what i paid for this one and they felt cheap and didn't look as nice.
I would buy this flute again and again, but as nice as it is, i don't think I'll need to.
I play my flute just about every day, sometimes for 2+ hours at a time. The sound of this flute is clear. Low notes down to low C are easy to play. Upper octave notes flow with ease. I went to a music store and checked out a couple flutes double what i paid for this one and they felt cheap and didn't look as nice.
I would buy this flute again and again, but as nice as it is, i don't think I'll need to.