Is there a difference between a flute or a c-flute?

Answer 1

The term C-Flute just refers to the fact that the flute is written in the key of C (as opposed to the alto or bass flutes which are NOT written in the key of C). When one refers to the flute, it is understood that they mean the c flute.

The term C-Flute just refers to the fact that the flute is written in the key of C (as opposed to the alto or bass flutes which are NOT written in the key of C). When one refers to the flute, it is understood that they mean the c flute.

Answer 2

There certainly is. A fife is a small, high-pitched, transverse flute that is similar to the piccolo, but louder and shriller due to its narrower bore.

I just wanted to make some additional clarification. When people say "flute" they usually mean the Western concert flute, also called the C flute (referring to its range, though there are other flutes with a similar range). Technically a flute is any woodwind instrument which uses a split air stream to produce sound vibrations, so these are all flutes. The answer above is correct, though, as to the difference between a classic C flute and a fife. That is, they are both transverse and use an embouchure hole to create sound, but a fife is higher pitched than a C flute, and louder and more shrill than a piccolo. Also a fife has holes to cover with your fingers rather than keys that uncover holes like a piccolo or a C flute, and typically has a different fingering chart with fewer holes (though fingering charts can vary).

Answer 3

A C flute is basically a flute whose pitches belong to a c scale. Therefore, the pitch's names are different on other instrument's treble clefs. In more detail, a flute's 'do-re-me-fa-so-la-ti-do' would be something like F-B-C-D-E-F-G-A flat, while a Clarinet's would be different, even though they both play treble clef.

Answer 4

The B-Flat (Bb) clarinet is the most commonly played clarinet. You won't find many clarinets in the key of C around - they're even less common than C-Melody saxophones which are having a bit of a revival.

Answer 5

There are many differences between flutes and clarinets. Flutes are held horizontally, and clarinets are held vertically. Flutes do not require reeds to be played, and clarinets do. Flutes generally play higher notes than clarinets.

Answer 6

A flute is a smaller wind instrument made of metal. A cello is a large string instrument made of wood.

Answer 7

yes!