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The Flute is a high-pitched, soft-voiced member of the woodwind section. In an orchestra, the flute normally plays the melody, alone or with the Oboe. Many composers have found it to be a delightful sonority when doubling the bassoons at octaves. The flute is often use as a solo instrument, with the rest of the orchestra accompanying it.
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∙ 14y agoThe flute section usually is situated in the front row, on the right hand side of the conductor (facing the orchestra. The left, facing the conductor). It is ultimately up to the conductor where the flutists sit, but it is almost always in the front row.
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∙ 14y agoThe flute is one of the key members of the orchestra although their numbers are usually restricted. There are normally only two/three (with one doubling as a piccolo player) in an orchestra compared to many violins and other stringed instruments.
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∙ 13y agoThe flutes role is to play the high harmony
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∙ 14y agoThe metal flute (usually has chrome finish).
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Which orchestra plays the highest flute or piccolo?
The piccolo plays higher than the flute. All orchestra's have piccolo's and the piccolo can only go so high (same as the flute) so it is not a matter of which orchestra plays the highest because all of them can play at the same pitch range (this also applies for the flute)
Does the flute play the melody?
It depends on the song. If you're talking about a band song, flutes will most of the time have the melody. Otherwise, they play soft background music or are just resting.
What other instrument would a flautist in the orchestra might be expected to play?
Piccolo (usually doubled by the 3rd flute)
How many piccolos are in a orchestra?
There is usually one piccolo in an orchestra, but the larger the orchestra, piccolos may need to be added.
What brand flute does James Galway play?
The first band James Galway played in was a melody flute band in Belfast, Northern ireland named the 39th Old Boys.
What part does a flute play in individual performances?
The flute usually plays the highest part in a woodwind quartet or quintet. In an orchestra, the strings are more important, so the flute is usually only playing part of the time, while the violins are playing most of the time. Sometimes the flute part is the melody, but once in a while it is harmony. In a Sousa march, the flutes and piccolos play an extra-high fancy part that contrasts to the melody, and it is called an obligatto.
What are the chords in flute are Old MacDonald?
You can't play chords on a flute. (It's not possible.)But you can play the melody! {Search: "Old MacDonald Melody Flute"}If you would like to play chords, piano and guitar are good instruments for anyone of any skill level. I hope this has helped you! :)
What part does the flute play in a flute violin cello trio?
it depends on if you want to feature the flute then the flute will be the lead or the melody the violin would be the harmony but the cello will always be bass if it was featuring the violin then the violin would be melody the flute will be harmony and the cello still will be bass
Which orchestra plays the highest flute or piccolo?
The piccolo plays higher than the flute. All orchestra's have piccolo's and the piccolo can only go so high (same as the flute) so it is not a matter of which orchestra plays the highest because all of them can play at the same pitch range (this also applies for the flute)
Does the flute play the melody?
It depends on the song. If you're talking about a band song, flutes will most of the time have the melody. Otherwise, they play soft background music or are just resting.
How do you play ocarina of time melody on flute?
go to a music store that gives lessons and ask them to teach it to you
What other instrument would a flautist in the orchestra might be expected to play?
Piccolo (usually doubled by the 3rd flute)
How many piccolos are in a orchestra?
There is usually one piccolo in an orchestra, but the larger the orchestra, piccolos may need to be added.
What brand flute does James Galway play?
The first band James Galway played in was a melody flute band in Belfast, Northern ireland named the 39th Old Boys.
Is the flute a rhytmic instrument or melodic instrument?
The Flute is a Melodic instrument, in a Concert Band it can be heard playing the melody along with many solos. In a Orchestra, it can be heard doubling the Violins an octave higher, or playing Solos.
What are 5 woodwinds that play in the orchestra?
The main four are the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. Beyond that, there is the piccolo, the English horn, the bass clarinet, and the contrabassoon.
The orchestra produces the highest notes-- the flute or the piccolo?
The piccolo is higher pitched than the flute.
