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The Flute is made in the form of an open cylindrical air column about 66 cm long. Its fundamental pitch is middle C (C4) and it has a range of about three octaves to C7. Sound is produced from a Flute by blowing onto a sharp edge, causing air enclosed in a tube to vibrate. The flute as shown above is a transverse or side-blown flute.
The modern flute was developed by Theobald Boehm who experimented with it from 1832 to 1847, desiring to give it a bigger tone. He finally produced a parabolic (bowl-shaped) head joint attached to a cylindrical body with open-standing keys and finger pads to cover large finger holes. There are typically 16 holes, or four more than the minimum to cover the chromatic notes of an equal-tempered octave. Since then, other minor improvements have been made. The modern flute usually has a range from middle C (C4) upward for about three octaves. In Europe flutes are often constructed of wood; silver is commonly used in the United States.
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∙ 11y agoThe flute is made in the form of an open cylindrical air column about 66 cm long. Its fundamental pitch is middle C (C4) and it has a range of about three octaves to C7. Sound is produced from a flute by blowing onto a sharp edge, causing air enclosed in a tube to vibrate. The flute as shown above is a transverse or side-blown flute.
The modern flute was developed by Theobald Boehm who experimented with it from 1832 to 1847, desiring to give it a bigger tone. He finally produced a parabolic (bowl-shaped) head joint attached to a cylindrical body with open-standing keys and finger pads to cover large finger holes. There are typically 16 holes, or four more than the minimum to cover the chromatic notes of an equal-tempered octave. Since then, other minor improvements have been made. The modern flute usually has a range from middle C (C4) upward for about three octaves. In Europe flutes are often constructed of wood; silver is commonly used in the United States.
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When was the modern day flute created?
Theobald Boehm evolved the flute and fingering system we currently use. But no one is sure who made the first flute, as they believe the first one dated back some 43,000 years, and was discovered in Slovenia. With something that old, it's doubtful if we'll ever know much more than we do.\also he invented the flute in 1847the first flute was not really a flute the first one made was a recorder and the recorder just slowly evolved into the flute
What is higher the tenor flute or the alto flute?
the alto flute
What is the difference between a regular flute and a harmony flute?
a harmony flute is like a bass flute or an alto flute meanwhile a regular flute is anything other than those types : )
What makes an alto flute different from a flute?
Alto flute has a lower pitch than a normal flute.
What two woodwind instruments don't use a reed?
Flutes and Piccolos don't use reeds. Also for E.C., an oboe doesn't use a reed either. :)
Why was the flute developed?
The Flute was developed over a long period of time-the MiddleAges! It was developed so the player could have a wider range of melody.
Where was the flute developed?
The Flute was developed before written language, so we do not have an exact record. The earliest known flute was found in Slovenia and dates to 41,000 BC. A later flute was discovered in Germany, which dates to only a few thousand years later.
Who came up with the idea of developing the flute?
The "modern flute", the one we know and love today was brought in to being in 1830. Theobald Boehm, a German watchmaker and goldsmith and an amateur flutist, developed the modern flute design. However, the flute's earliest probable history dates back to approximately 900 B.C. This early flute, which was reportedly found in China, was called a ch'ie.
What instrumet was developed for jazz?
The only instrument I know of that was invented originally FOR jazz is the bass flute. According to flute lore, there was once a jazz group that wanted a flute to play notes lower than it was possible, so they invented the bass flute, which is one octave lower than a concert flute. Because of its size, it is very quiet and isn't practical in most jazz settings, and is now used almost exclusively in flute choirs.
Are the flute and the clarinet related?
The flute and Clarinet share many similarities. The modern clarinets key system was developed in the 1840's by Klose and Buffet from the flutes "Bhoem" key system. Beyond this however, they differ in the method of playing and in finger placement.
How has the flute developed?
It started out as a hollowed out bone with holes, then was refined into a hollowed out piece of bamboo, then was made with a metal mouthpiece, body, and covered metal keys
What are the names of all the flutes?
Piccolo flute, C flute (^^), alto flute, bass flute, and contra-bass flute!
When was the modern day flute created?
Theobald Boehm evolved the flute and fingering system we currently use. But no one is sure who made the first flute, as they believe the first one dated back some 43,000 years, and was discovered in Slovenia. With something that old, it's doubtful if we'll ever know much more than we do.\also he invented the flute in 1847the first flute was not really a flute the first one made was a recorder and the recorder just slowly evolved into the flute
Who has the flute?
I have a flute.
What is higher the tenor flute or the alto flute?
the alto flute
What is the difference between a regular flute and a harmony flute?
a harmony flute is like a bass flute or an alto flute meanwhile a regular flute is anything other than those types : )
What makes an alto flute different from a flute?
Alto flute has a lower pitch than a normal flute.
