Product overview A 17hole woodwind flute configured for professional examination use. This instrument offers both openhole and closedhole options, an E key, and a split B tail configuration to support a wide range of advanced fingering and tonal requirements. Key benefits Versatile fingering options: Openhole and closedhole designs let players choose the setup that matches their technique and exam requirements. Open holes support advanced articulation and partial covering techniques while closed holes provide easier sealing for precise intonation. Examinationready configuration: The E key and split B tail accommodate common professional exam and audition demands, enabling standard fingerings and extended lowrange options where required. Clear performance focus: Designed to support controlled tone production and reliable response across registers, making it suitable for solo performance, ensemble work, and testing situations. Practical compatibility: Works with standard flute fingerings and typical lesson and exam repertoire, allowing smooth integration into existing practice routines and teaching setups. Important attributes Function: Flute for professionallevel playing and assessment, offering both open and closed hole options. Specification: 17 holes for expanded fingering possibilities. Keywork: Equipped with an E key for standard exam fingering patterns. Tailpiece: Split B tail to provide access to low B and alternative lowregister fingerings. Performance: Built to support accurate intonation, articulate response, and consistent playability across registers. Use scenarios Exam preparation: A student preparing for a conservatory or professional music exam can practice required fingerings and technical exercises using the instrument in the same configuration expected by examiners. Ensemble and orchestral auditions: An orchestral applicant can rely on the E key and split B tail to perform audition excerpts that demand precise lowregister notes and standard fingering combinations. Studio or recital performance: Use the openhole setup for advanced tone shaping and expressive techniques during solo recitals or recording sessions, or switch to closed holes for secure sealing and consistent intonation in longer performances. What to expect A flute designed with practical features commonly requested for professional examination and performance. It supports multiple playing styles and offers flexibility without altering standard fingering conventions, making it a practical choice for advanced students, educators, and performing musicians.