The Yamaha Venova YVS 100 Wind Instrument has a compact body and authentic sound thanks to advanced and original technologies. The lightweight design means the Yamaha Venova is portable so its great for students who will be carrying their instrument to rehearsals. The durable ABS resin body requires very little maintenance and you can wash it with water so its easy to clean. Just like a saxophone the Venova is a single-reed instrument capable of achieving various sound nuances dependent on the way the player blows. The Venova YVS 100 spans an impressive range of two octaves meaning its ideal for younger players wanting to learn the basics of woodwind instruments. Combining the easy-to-learn fingering of a recorder with the rich tone of a saxophone this wind instrument has a wide range of musical possibilities for players to explore. Lightweight design and easy playability The design is incredibly compact. The YVS 100 can achieve a sound similar to that of a saxophone but its much smaller and lighter. For example it features a “branched pipe” to create the same rich expressive tone of a saxophone. It also has a meandering pipe which allows the holes to sit closer together to simplify the structure and make it easier to play. The mouthpiece is the same as soprano saxophones so itll feel familiar for players with previous wind experience. Weighing only 180g the YVS 100 is ideal for musicians on the road. You dont need to worry about maintenance thanks to its durable ABS resin body which can be wiped clean using water. Included with the Yamaha Venova YVS 100 is a guidebook called Lets Play Venova! giving you tips on posture pitch and tone as well as sample songs. Youve got everything you need to get started. Specifications Key: C Finish: Red Body: ABS Resin Body type: One-piece Dimensions (L x W x H): 460 x 90 x 55mm Weight: 180g Includes: Mouthpiece (equivalent to Yamaha 4C mouthpiece for soprano saxophones) Mouthpiece cap ligature synthetic (resin) reed cleaning swab owner’s manual Let’s Play Venova! (Guidebook) Case (with strap)