He has given recitals and masterclasses across the USA, UK, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Spain, Honduras, and Canada. This causes "drag" in the key that might not be noticeable by the player, but as s/he continues to play, the motion will push the screw out. Altus Flutes Artist and former Principal Flute of the Toronto Philharmonia (1991-2013), Christopher Lee is also a laureate of the AGIMUS International Competition in Italy and grant recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts. If a student accidentally bumps his/her flute against something like a stand or drops the flute, it could bend the mechanism tubing and/or steel. The headjoint is an important factor in determining the tone. People around the world who play ALTUS always emphasize these aspects. ALTUS Handmade Flutes are outstanding instruments due to their precise intonation, the exact mechanics and most of all the richness of tones. The Yamaha 361 is a step-up open hole model. The flute is looked upon as a piece of art, and ALTUS is relying on the European tradition of flute craftsmanship (Lot and Boehm). It could be a few things, like too much key oil that has gotten "gooped up" in the tubing or some kind of bend or snag in either the mechanism tubing or inner steel. FL 32608 (352) 472-3178 Yamaha 361 Open Hole Intermediate B-Foot Flute w/Sterling Silver Headjoint HJL: 2014-GRP You are viewing a Yamaha YFL-361 Open Hole Intermediate B-Foot Flute. Altus have developed and introduced density-sensitive materials to the flute market, including.958 Britannia which is used to make the headjoint of the 907. At the leading edge of contemporary flute making.
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Rachel says that screws back out because something is preventing the key from turning freely on the mechanism. Altus flutes are held in the very highest esteem by professional players and technicians the world over. She told us, "If a screw backs out, there's a reason for it." In fact, it is the sign of a problem that should be addressed by the technician. As soon as a screw backs out, Rachel says you should call your repair technician and make an appointment.