Why get a curved head flute?

• ABOUT THE CURVED HEAD FLUTE
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  For younger students, a curved head joint option offers an easier reach to the lip plates while maintaining a comfortable position.
• The curved headjoint makes it possible for a young flutist to hold the instrument without having to reach beyond his or her capabilities at first.
• Be sure to check with your local music dealer, band director, or flute teacher when deciding whether to purchase the extra headjoint option; the initial cost is nominal.
• Purchasing a regular flute and discovering later that the student really needs the curved head necessitates the purchase of the curved headjoint and another case as well.
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  Jupiter 313S Prodigy Flute (Learning Assistance Series) from Interstate Music
• Jupiter's unique Assisted Fingering Key System features offset finger buttons on keys reduce the s-t-r-e-t-c-h required for small hands or those with musculaskeletal and/or joint ailments. (Much like those seen on alto flutes.) Ribbed construction makes the instrument strong and durable. Combined with curved headjoints, these models truly encourage early learning.
• The 313S features plateau keys, curved headjoint, one piece body to low D, small scale fingering, silver plated body, keys and headjoint. Also with stainless steel springs, ribbed construction, offset G, The D# key is on the body section, eliminating the need for a footjoint.
• Trill keys are also eliminated, reducing overall weight to 12 ounces - 20% less than a standard model flute with curved headjoint. The 313S comes in a durable nylon covered case.

• Jupiter Curved Head Flute from String Season
• Unlike the model above which has only the curved head joint, this model comes with one silver-plated straight head joint and one silver-plated curved head joint so that the student can switch to a regular straight flute when ready.
• Other features include plateau keys (which means that all the keys are covered, including those on which the fingers are placed), an offset G, silver plated body and keys. The flute and both head joints all come together in one molded case.
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