Thomann FL-200R Flute Open Holes
Transverse Flute
- Nickel silver-plated head, body and machine heads
- E mechanism
- Ring keys
- Offset G
- Adjustment screws partially mounted in plastic to prevent unintentional loosening of the screws
- Cleaning rod and carry case included
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Available since February 2005
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Item number 174528
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Head Joint (Material) Nickel Silver, silvered
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Material Nickel Silver Plated
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Machine Head Material Nickel Silver, Silvered
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Lip Plate Material Nickel silver
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Riser (Material) Nickel Silver, Silvered
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French Pointed Arms No
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E Mechanism Yes
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Offset Yes
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Inline No
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C Foot Yes
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B Foot No
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Including Case Yes
Expressive entry-level open-key flute
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The Thomann FL200R flute with ring keys offers a pleasing balance of affordable quality and a clear, expressive tone, making it an excellent choice for young learners and music schools. Equipped with an E mechanism and an offset G key, this layout supports a more natural left-hand position, helping to ensure that practice sessions and performances are comfortable and effective. Thoughtful details, such as adjustment screws mounted in plastic to reduce the risk of them loosening, add to the FL200R's practicality, while the careful craftsmanship and elegant finish make a very attractive overall impression. The body, headjoint, riser, mouthpiece and key system are all made from silver-plated nickel silver, contributing to both the flute's durability and visual appeal. The instrument is supplied with a cleaning rod and a sturdy protective case for convenient storage and transport.
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Open or closed
One of the key features of this beginner's flute is its open-hole, or ring key, design. Unlike standard flutes on which all the mechanism's keys are closed, some of the keys on the FL-200R have small holes in their centres; to fully close these keys, the player's fingers must physically cover the holes, allowing for greater control over tone and pitch as their technique improves. However, this doesn't necessarily make the instrument more difficult for beginners to start with. The FL-200R is supplied with removable plugs that fill the holes, effectively turning it into a closed-key flute. This allows students to begin with an easy, forgiving setup and gradually remove the plugs as their finger placement becomes more precise. In this way, the instrument provides a smooth learning curve while offering additional expressive possibilities as the player's skills develop.
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Soft lows, vibrant highs
The Thomann FL200R flute delivers the characteristic sound that players and listeners alike appreciate, combining warm, rounded tones in the lower register with bright, resonant notes in the upper range. Its versatility allows it to perform comfortably across a wide variety of genres and musical settings, providing ample opportunity to reveal its musical strengths. Although it feels particularly at home in the classical repertoire, the FL200R also lends itself well to creative exploration in many other contexts, from marching bands and big bands to Rock and Pop ensembles. Overall, it offers a commendable level of quality for its price tag, making it an appealing option for students seeking a reliable and enjoyable instrument to accompany their musical development.
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About Thomann Wind Instruments
Thomann-brand instruments, which are exclusively built by renowned manufacturers, now constitute a large part of Thomann's product range alongside numerous big-name brands. With unbeatable price-performance ratios, Thomann wind instruments are the obvious first choice for students and beginners – and others too. The technical features and uncompromising sound quality they offer are usually reserved for much more expensive instruments found in the professional market segment.
The distinctive benefits of ring keys
On a flute with ring keys, five of the keys are finished with holes that must be covered directly with the fingers, in a manner similar to playing a recorder. One of the distinctive benefits of this design is the greater tactile feedback it provides, as players can feel the movement and speed of the airflow literally at their fingertips, making subtle adjustments easier and creating a more immediate connection with the instrument. Ring-key flutes gained considerable popularity during the 1960s, particularly among musicians drawn to experimentation and new forms of musical expression, and their appeal has endured ever since. By encouraging a closer interaction between player and instrument, they offer an engaging playing experience that many flautists continue to value across a wide range of musical styles.
