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Yamaha - YVS100

Description

Venova is Yamaha's new line of wind instruments that feature simple fingering similar to a recorder, while offering expressive power like the saxophone. As indicated by its name - combining "ventus", Latin for wind, and "nova", Latin for new - this instrument was developed with the aim of providing a new way to enjoy wind instrument performance.

The Venova is a lightweight and portable instrument with ABS resin body. This robust material choice means it is also water washable, making it easy to keep clean. And easy to take anywhere.

Unique Branched Pipe Design
The Venova sounds the way it does because of the unique "branched pipe" tube that's added to the body. This extra piece changes the tone from a cylindrical instrument (like a recorder) into the sound of a more conical instrument like a saxophone.

Meandering Pipe
The body of the Venova is bent into a "meandering pipe" structure. This shortens the distance between the tone holes and makes it possible to play all the notes with very few keys. The result is a simpler fingering system that's similar to a recorder and easier to learn even for people who've never played a wind instrument before.

Durable, Easy-to-Care-for Materials
The ABS resin body is durable and can be washed with water. In addition, the included mouthpiece, synthetic resin reed, and synthetic pads are also water-safe, so cleaning the Venova is easy.

Easy to Learn
The Venova Owner's Manual and the "Let's Play Venova!" guidebook include tips on posture, sound production, and controlling pitch and tone. The guidebook also contains sample songs to help you get started. Even if you're completely new to wind instruments you can have fun while learning.

Accessories
* Mouthpiece (Yamaha 4C Soprano Saxophone Mouthpiece)
* Mouthpiece cap and ligature
* Synthetic (resin) reed
* Cleaning swab
* Owner's manual
* Let's Play Venova! (Guidebook)
* Case (with strap)

Specifications
Key: C (2 Octave Range)
Body Material: ABS Resin
Dimensions (with mouthpiece and cap): 46 x 9 x 5.5 cm / 18.1" x 3.5" x 2.2"