Key of C. silver-plated keys and headjoint. Includes case. The Berkeleywind piccolo is a versatile instrument. Its silver-plated headjoint gives you the projection needed for outdoor playing, while the Silver body warms the tone for indoor use. This instrument, from the pads, to the stainless steel screws, to the hard-case, is designed to maximize durability while still producing a high quality of sound. piccolo is very cool instruments. i remember when i was in collage marching band . whole band only have one little piccolo. compare with big tuba.is like nothing. but when i play in high pitch sound. very far end people can hear. when piccolo sound mix with other horn. its beautiful and stand out.and when marching end. everybody need to carry that big horn back to school. i just need to put piccolo in my pocket and run back home. cool! right? so if you or your kids already play flute. try to buy one of this interesting piccolo. you can more enjoy play flute. and one day you can resale back to market and get your money back even more.