Pointed Key Arm & Y Arm

Dapped (Y-arm) Keys – This is a key design that connects the back of the keys to the rod with a Y-shaped arm. This key design is standard on most student and intermediate model flutes.

Pointed Key Arms – A key design that connects keys to the rod with a raised, pointed arm which extends to the center of the key. Also referred to as “styled keys” or “French pointed arms,” it is not common in student or most intermediate models.