--- product_id: 48318129 title: "Yamaha YRF21 Fife" brand: "yamaha" price: "€ 39.91" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Yamaha" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/48318129-yamaha-yrf21-fife store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Key of C Major for versatile play Includes carrying bag & fingering chart 2-piece ABS resin for easy cleaning Yamaha YRF21 Fife **Brand:** yamaha **Price:** € 39.91 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎡 Unlock your inner musician with the Yamaha YRF21 Fife – where tradition meets trend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Yamaha YRF21 Fife by yamaha - **How much does it cost?** € 39.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48318129-yamaha-yrf21-fife) ## Best For - yamaha enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yamaha brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Authentic Sound:** Classic fife tones ideal for traditional and revolutionary war music enthusiasts - β€’ **Beginner-Friendly:** Simple fingerings and open holes make learning intuitive and fun for all ages - β€’ **Compact & Portable:** Two-piece design fits neatly in the included cotton bag for on-the-go practice - β€’ **Effortless Transition:** Perfect for recorder players stepping up to flute-style music - β€’ **Lightweight & Durable:** ABS resin body weighs just 0.1 lbs, built to last and easy to handle ## Overview The Yamaha YRF21 Fife is a lightweight, two-piece ABS resin instrument in the key of C, designed for easy cleaning and portability. It includes a cotton carrying bag and fingering chart, making it an ideal choice for beginners and recorder players transitioning to flute-style instruments. Perfect for traditional fife music and casual play, it combines durability with beginner-friendly features. ## Description Product Description The Yamaha YRF-21Y Fife is played to the side like a flute but with open holes and simple fingerings like a recorder. This makes it a good way to transition recorder players or introduce new musicians to playing the flute. It can also be used to play traditional Fife music, like songs from American revolutionary War. The durable and lightweight ABS plastic body comes apart into two pieces for easy cleaning. Key of C. Manufacturer's Description The fife is an excellent and increasingly popular introduction to music for young beginners, enabling them to form the basics of flute playing without having the expense of an entire flute. The small size and weight means that even very small players can play it easily. It's alot of fun too for all ages! Review: Son enjoys it - Brilliant kit Review: Wow, this is so satisfying! - I should state from the outset that am not a trained musician. I can hold a tune when singing and I have a reasonable appreciation of pitch. I was introduced to this instrument via a recording of an artist called Wouter Kellerman. I did a bit of research and noted that many people consider the fife to be a challenging instrument. Unlike a tin (penny) whistle or recorder the process of creating a note isn't straightforward, it's more akin to blowing across the top of a bottle. Thankfully the little ridge gives a good indication of where one's bottom lip should rest. On the first day I was glad I got a tin whistle to fall back on because getting anything other than an airy hiss out of the fife seemed impossible. However, after 30 minutes I was intermittently getting a warm, bright tone. The instrument sounds *wonderful* but it does take work. If the past three days are anything to go by I hope to progress quite quickly because frankly, I cannot put this thing down. I've noted a number of people (on desertcart US) stating that this is not a fife, it's a transverse recorder and giving it a a poor review as a result. I'm so glad I ignored those opinions; I don't care what this instrument is called, all I know is how satisfying it is to play and how lovely it sounds. My only criticism is that the instruction sheet, whilst it does demonstrate the scale, does not indicate how one needs to blow. However, a little bit of research demonstrates the technique required. Hey, for a little over Β£6 the latter is totally forgiveable. ## Features - In C - 2 piece - ABS resin - white - Includes bag and fingering chart ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002F5F9O | | Best Sellers Rank | 2,057 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 1 in Fifes | | Brand | YAMAHA | | Brand Name | YAMAHA | | Colour | Original Version | | Country of Origin | Indonesia | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,356 Reviews | | Finish Type | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00086792960241 | | Included Components | Cotton carrying bag, Fingering chart | | Instrument Key | C Major | | Instrument key | C Major | | Item Dimensions | 33.8 x 2.1 x 2.1 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Fife Recorder | | Item Weight | 0.1 Pounds | | Item weight | 0.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | KMC Music Inc | | Manufacturer Part Number | YRF-21Y | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | YRF-21Y | | Model Number | YRF-21Y | | Number of Items | 1 | | Style | Simple,War | | UPC | 616268517282 086792960241 086792507934 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** YAMAHA - **Colour:** Original Version - **Instrument key:** C Major - **Material:** Plastic - **Style:** Simple,War ## Images ![Yamaha YRF21 Fife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZkWvNb9iL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Son enjoys it *by J***K on 31 August 2026* Brilliant kit ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, this is so satisfying! *by M***M on 28 May 2013* I should state from the outset that am not a trained musician. I can hold a tune when singing and I have a reasonable appreciation of pitch. I was introduced to this instrument via a recording of an artist called Wouter Kellerman. I did a bit of research and noted that many people consider the fife to be a challenging instrument. Unlike a tin (penny) whistle or recorder the process of creating a note isn't straightforward, it's more akin to blowing across the top of a bottle. Thankfully the little ridge gives a good indication of where one's bottom lip should rest. On the first day I was glad I got a tin whistle to fall back on because getting anything other than an airy hiss out of the fife seemed impossible. However, after 30 minutes I was intermittently getting a warm, bright tone. The instrument sounds *wonderful* but it does take work. If the past three days are anything to go by I hope to progress quite quickly because frankly, I cannot put this thing down. I've noted a number of people (on Amazon US) stating that this is not a fife, it's a transverse recorder and giving it a a poor review as a result. I'm so glad I ignored those opinions; I don't care what this instrument is called, all I know is how satisfying it is to play and how lovely it sounds. My only criticism is that the instruction sheet, whilst it does demonstrate the scale, does not indicate how one needs to blow. However, a little bit of research demonstrates the technique required. Hey, for a little over Β£6 the latter is totally forgiveable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ When is a Fife not a Fife? When it's a YR21 Fife *by M***N on 24 July 2017* I bought mine from eBay, but around the same price. It's a wonderful instrument for the price, great quality and a really nice tone. It is not a toy, this is a great instrument. With that said, I don't agree with the Fife title. A Fife is just a simple small six holed flute with a higher "shrill" than you will manage from the warm sound of the YRF21, I would like to described this as a bare bones piccolo, that's not an insult, it really is a lovely tone. Though ultimately they are all from the flute family, so certainly well placed for learning the techniques needed to play this type of instrument. You can use this for folk music of course, though being in the key of C seems to aim it more towards the classical end. You would want to move to an instrument in G, D or Bb at some point for folk music which naturally place F#. All in all though, this is a fine instrument and more than worth the price! ## Frequently Bought Together - Yamaha YRF-21Y Plastic Fife, Key of C - How to Play the Fife: A Beginner’s Guide to Learning the Basics, Reading Music, and Playing Songs with Audio Recordings (Woodwinds for Beginners) - How to Play the Fife for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Learning, Playing, and Becoming Proficient at the Instrument (Instruments for Beginners) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/48318129-yamaha-yrf21-fife](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48318129-yamaha-yrf21-fife) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-10-22*