Plateau-style keysĭesigned for less advanced fingering techniques, plateau-style keys are often found on student flutes. The BFL-300 is made with a plateau-style keys and an offset G key for maximum playability, especially for young musicians whose hands might have trouble managing many standard flute design concepts. Musicians with smaller hands and shorter fingers may prefer this key positioning as it makes the keys slightly more accessible. Offset G keys are mounted on separate posts and are offset slightly from the rest of the keys. They are traditionally found on intermediate and professional flutes. Inline G keys are set in a straight line beside the rest of the keys on the flute and are all mounted on the same section.
There is no tonal difference between inline and offset G keys they are designed simply for comfort and playing preference. The G key is played with the third finger of the left hand, and the G keys on the flute can be made inline or offset. The preferred choice of many professional musicians, gold has a higher price tag than most materials.
It provides extra traction for the bottom lip and is helpful to musicians who are playing fast passages. Gold – Offering a warm and colorful tone, gold plated flutes are a great alternative to nickel and silver. Almost all intermediate and professional flutes, as well as some student models, are silver plated. It adds a bright shining finish to the flute. Silver – Heavier in weight, silver plated flutes have a darker sound than nickel flutes.
Lighter in weight than most other materials, nickel produces a sound that is crisp and bright. Nickel – Commonly used in beginner flutes, nickel plated flutes feature a hard composition that makes it easy to care for and clean.
The unique 22K gold plating not only looks beautiful, but has strong projection and adds warmth to the tone and feel of this instrument. The Cantabile Champagne Gold 8800RBEP model is a limited edition of one of Pearl’s finest instruments.