Yamaha YFL-362H Intermediate Flute
- Sterling silver headjoint, nickel silver body and footjoint
- Open-hole French-style ring keys, offset G
- CY cut style headjoint for intermediate resistance
- Case included, sold as an outfit
- 2-year warranty
- 0.89 kg listed weight
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A step-up flute for a student moving past a first instrument, with a sterling silver headjoint and open holes. Players not yet comfortable covering open rings may struggle at first.
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ASIN: B01DYUAPMKModel: YFL-362HCategory: Flutes
Overview
Students moving past a first flute get a sterling silver headjoint on the Yamaha YFL-362H, matched to a nickel silver body and footjoint. French-style open ring keys, pointed key arms and an offset G key complete an intermediate setup that comes with a case.
A sterling silver headjoint is where the tone upgrade lives, and Yamaha describes the result as pure and light. Open ring keys reward precise fingering and leave room for advanced techniques. The body and footjoint stay nickel silver, so the gain is concentrated in the headjoint.
Who it's for
Aimed at the second stage of study, when a student has outgrown a closed-hole instrument and wants more tone from the headjoint. Absolute beginners may find open rings hard to seal and do better on a closed-hole model.
Pros and cons
- Sterling silver headjoint and lip plate
- Open ring keys for advancing technique
- Footjoint alignment marks aid assembly
- Smooth adjustment screws for regulation
- Body and footjoint are nickel silver
- Open holes are harder for beginners to seal
- Footjoint type not listed
- Spec sheet key and material entries look inaccurate
Performance notes
Tone color is shaped mainly by the sterling silver headjoint and its CY style cut, which Yamaha says gives just the right resistance. Open ring keys demand full fingertip coverage, so response depends on clean finger placement. Adjustment screws let a technician regulate the mechanism as it wears in.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | YFL-362H |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.96 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 18.5 × 8.8 × 4.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Nickel silver body and footjoint |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Color | Gold, Nickel, Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Case |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Headjoint | Sterling silver, CY cut style |
| Sound Profile | Pure, light tone |
Frequently asked questions
How do I line up the Yamaha YFL-362H footjoint when assembling it?
The YFL-362H has footjoint alignment marks that show the correct position, so match the marks when fitting the footjoint to the body.
Is the YFL-362H all sterling silver?
No. The headjoint and lip plate are sterling silver, while the body and footjoint are nickel silver.
Can a beginner start on the Yamaha YFL-362H?
Yamaha positions it as an intermediate step-up flute. Its open ring keys need precise fingers, so a first-time player may find a closed-hole model easier.