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The flute is a member of a family of musical instruments in the woodwind group. Like all woodwinds, flutes are aerophones, producing sound with a vibrating column of air. Flutes produce sound when the player's air flows across an opening. In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system, flutes are edge-blown aerophones. [1]
flute, wind instrument in which the sound is produced by a stream of air directed against a sharp edge, upon which the air breaks up into eddies that alternate regularly above and below the edge, setting into vibration the air enclosed in the flute.
Watch this video to learn about the breath method and speed. The pitch you produce changes depending on the speed of your breath. Faster breath will produce a higher pitch, and slower breath will produce a lower pitch. Using the head joint, move your tongue as if saying "too-too" while blowing.
The flute is a woodwind instrument that plays some of the highest notes in an orchestra. While flutes may look intimidating with all of their keys, you can easily start learning how to play. Once you put the instrument together and perfect...
In this post, we will explore each type, how they differ, and how they are typically used. The modern flute as we know it today is quite different from the original flutes seen in previous centuries and has had a long history. The flute is actually thought to be the oldest instrument in the world!
In this film, Samuel Coles introduces his instrument - the flute. To learn more about the flute visit http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments/flute...
The flute has evolved from simple bone or bamboo tubes in ancient times to the sophisticated metal instruments of today, incorporating complex key mechanisms designed by Theobald Boehm in the 19th century that improved its range, intonation, and playability.
The flute family showcases a remarkable range of instruments, each contributing its unique voice to the tapestry of music. From the bright, piercing piccolo to the deep, sonorous contrabass flute, these instruments demonstrate the flute’s incredible versatility and enduring appeal.
Here's our guide to the flute and its place in music. A flute is a woodwind instrument made from a tube with a series of holes. Unlike the clarinet or the oboe, it’s a reedless instrument, which produces sound from the flow of air across an opening.
The World Flute Society places emphasis upon the flute’s wondrous diversity, as well as how it appears and functions within world cultures. This Web page contains world flute articles and video examples from flutists according to their specialty.