Key Types

• Covered Keys: Covered (or Plateau) keys are easy to use. The pad cup is covered so it will seal the tone hole any time the key is closed. This is common with beginners or others who may not always press the centre of the key.

Key System

• Offset G: Many players find the Offset G configuration easier to play. Often teachers recommend that beginners start on these flutes
• while more and more advanced players are also choosing this natural feeling configuration.:

Split E Mechanism

• Included: This key helps give more stability and better centred intonation to the high E.

Tone holes

• Drawn and Curled: Walls are drawn upward from the body material
• giving the flute a broad:
• light sound. :