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Yamaha YFL-222 Intermediate Flute for Student (International Version)

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At a glance

Condition
New
Model
YFL222
Dimensions
2.76 x 13.39 x 3.54 in
Weight
1.3 kg
Color
Nickel Silver
Material
Stainless Steel
Instrument Key
C
In the box
flute case and cleaning supplies
Warranty
2-year warranty.

Features 5

  • Student Concert Flute with Nickel Silver Body
  • Offset G Key System
  • Silver-plated Keys
  • Footjoint

Description

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

Specs 18

Color Nickel Silver
Brand YAMAHA
Instrument Key C
Material Stainless Steel
Style Boom microphone stand with a telescoping boom arm
Brand Name YAMAHA
UPC 889025102711 889025102735
Number of Packs 1

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Top Amazon Reviews


Have owned this instrument for 6 months. Love love love
I waited until I had this flute for 6 months before writing this review. I took up the flute 8 months ago with a cheapie flute from the bay. After 2 months of self-study, I could not really play, but my interest was only increasing. So I got serious: bought this flute and got a music teacher to come to the house every week for an hour. 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019 by Guy T. Schafer

Worth it!
Bought it for my school band kid. I was hesitant at first since even though it was half the price compared to the same model being sold here, the fact that it’s still $600+, it’s definitely not cheap. But when it arrived, it was all worth it. The product is legit, has warranty, though not a US one. Flutes sold in Korea are really made in Indonesia. It was securely packed and came in with a personalized note. I agree with my kid that it sounded better and she said it’s way easier to play compared to her old flute. 🫰 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Jello R

Great price, Fast shipping, Excellent Quality!
When our kiddo started flute a few years ago, we didn’t know anything and bought a pretty basic Etude something-or-other student flute because it was the cheapest. It needed an expensive repair not long into use (almost as much as we initially paid), and when it needed another repair for a broken key recently, we started looking for a Yamaha replacement (brand recommended by her middle school band teacher). I was a little wary that this was half the price for the exact same model at our local Music & Arts store, and worried shipping would take awhile from SKorea, but we took the chance. It arrived in less than a week, perfectly brand new in factory packaging, with a few extras thrown in. Daughter loved the cute handwritten Thank You notes in Korean. We parents still don’t know diddly about flutes or music, but can attest that the sound is much clearer at home and my daughter says she can 100% tell the difference in quality. Her band teacher says the sound improvement from her has been fantastic. If your kiddo has stuck with flute and is ready for an upgrade, can’t recommend this seller and Yamaha flute enough. I’m sure we’ll have to revisit higher-end models in the future if she continues her studies, but for middle school Concert Band this has been great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025 by BEAEnriquez

Flute like new, Excellent seller ;)
Fast shipping, flute in original packaging! Looks brand new. My first flute and I'm completely satisfied with my purchase. I highly reccomend Ecomade Arena as a seller. They even included a free gift. The flute has a beautiful tone. Was not hard to play for a beginner. Solid instrument sold at a significant discount. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2026 by Jason

Amazing flute
Fantastic beginners flute. Tune and pitch is great. Shipping was fast and arrived on time. It was packaged very well and my daughter is very happy with her new flute.
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026 by Jennifer L.

I got an authentic yfl222!!!
If you read the reviews, looks like some people get the real thing but others a fake one. Looks like I got the real thing!!! I didn't want to pay $1000 more just to get the stupid two year warranty in the USA. Regarding, authenticity, I knew what to look for. I already own an authentic predecesor (yfl225sii) and a fake yfl222. My plan was to return it if I got a fake one but looks like I'm not returning this one so cannot tell you anything about the return procedure. My new and authentic yfl222 flute played beautifully out of the box. No adjustments were needed. I'm extremely happy with the purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2026 by Orlando Reyes

Toot your flute...
Studied flute in the mid 90’s for two years. Re-started after recently learning my flute teacher died too young- it’s my ode to her. She was a symphony player with a Verne Powell flute. Northwestern U music grad, huge tone, great chops. Before getting this Yamaha 222 I owned a made in Japan (MIJ) 300 series model- wish I still had it. Regardless if the 222 is an overstock, Korean clone, or wanna be it does the job. Excellent for beginners. Intermediates will notice the top joint lip plate is limited- need to watch the embrochure angle/amount of air for the octave and high notes. These notes tend to go into whistle tones if overblown. Make sure to have a tech check a new flute and soften the key spring rods to reduce hard action after purchase. Have since bought a Yamaha 517 (available only in Japan) with closed hole keys. Sterling silver top joint and plays like a dream, even if I can’t. Definitely a repeat customer for Yamaha flutes, drums, but not motorcycles. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021 by Rio

Definitely recommend
This flute is really good! I got it for my sixth-grade sister, and she absolutely loves it and enjoys playing it. 🎶 Everything came in the set, including a convenient storage bag. The quality is great, and it’s been such a fun and enjoyable purchase!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2026 by Bandana Adhikari Bhattarai
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