From Concert Flute to World Flutes: Where to Begin
When going from concert flute to world flutes, where do you even begin? There are so many options, and while any instrument is a valid choice, here ar…
Category: Types of Flutes
10 Fascinating Facts About the History of the Flute
The flute has a very long and interesting history. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the history of the flute (among many!).
Why Flute Is THE BEST Instrument: Top 10 Reasons
All musical instruments are wonderful, but here are 10 reasons why flute is the best instrument!
Sliding Into a New Sound: What Makes the Glissando Headjoint for Flute Special?
While flutists can manipulate the pitch of their notes to some extent with their fingers or air, pitch bending and glissandos can be taken to a whole …
How to Distinguish Between Irish Flutes, Whistles, & Concert Flutes
If you ever like to listen to traditional Irish music, you might notice that there can be a lot of flute in it! You might hear the concert flute or t…
Why You Need to Play Multiple Types of Flutes
The concert flute (or C flute) is just one of a variety of different types of flutes. There are lots of flutes in the concert flute family as well a…
The Big Flute Family: Types of Concert Flutes
The flute family is enormous even within the concert flute family, the flutes you usually see in bands, orchestras, and flute choirs. While the most…
How Low Can a Flute Go?: FAQ About The Contrabass Flute!
Even though the contrabass flute is the lowest standard member of the concert flute family, it is not overly common and therefore a lot of questions a…