{"product_id":"trevor-james-chanson-flute-outfit-straight-head-cs-shaped-lip","title":"Trevor James Chanson Flute Outfit - Straight Head. 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The \u003cstrong\u003e925 silver headjoints and additional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e features \u003c\/strong\u003eon Chanson flutes mean you can \u003cstrong\u003econfidently explore trickier fingering techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, octaves and vibrato styles safe in the knowledge that \u003cstrong\u003ea great tone will be delivered time after time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e925 Silver Headjoint \u0026amp; headjoint options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe headjoint is the most important part of the flute as it’s where the sound originates. So, a nice, shiny new instrument with a sub-standard headjoint will have substandard playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCertain advanced playing techniques and tonal flavours can only be achieved through the addition of a precious metal to the headjoint of your flute. \u003cstrong\u003e925 silver - as suggested by the name - is a metal that has a 92.5% silver content. It is this precious silver metal content that helps naturally produce a superior sound quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for adding a new range of tonal characteristics to your playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Chanson flutes feature 925 silver headjoints with an array of options\u003c\/strong\u003e that give you the opportunity to \u003cstrong\u003ediscover fresh sounds and playing styles\u003c\/strong\u003e as you continue your progression to becoming an advanced and performance flautist.  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Chanson flute features a CS headjoint (Enhanced Design)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis headjoint has a traditional flat lip plate with a traditionally cut embouchure hole. This gives excellent tonal colour options.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential performance options - B Footjoints \u0026amp; Open Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as the perfect serious upgrade instruments, \u003cstrong\u003eChanson flutes are available with numerous options designed to increase your performance possibilities and expand your discovery of the instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e-          \u003cstrong\u003eB Footjoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is used to increase your flute’s range by one note to a low B. Adding a B foot to your flute increases its length and therefore changes its balance and weight, increases the resistance in the top resister and darkens the tone. It is a particularly useful feature when performing solo pieces and as part of an orchestra with a more demanding repertoire. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e-          \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e These flutes have holes through the centre of the A, G, F, E \u0026amp; D keys. Serving two general functions - they encourage correct hand positioning while also allowing you to perform advanced techniques such as note slides and quarter-tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand over-cutting and undercutting of the embouchure hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe embouchure hole is a very important component of any flute as it’s where air is initially blown into the tubing. 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