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Flute

The flute, a reedless instrument in the woodwind family of instruments, has a unique sound in both bands and orchestras. Questions about flutes, flute players, and flute music belong here.

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What is some flute terminology?

  • Assay Laws
  • B Footjoint
  • C# Trill Key
  • Closed Holes
  • Conical / Cylindrical Bore (piccolos)
  • Curved Headjoint
  • Drawn Tone Holes
  • E Mechanism ('E-Mech')
  • G / A trill key
  • Gizmo
  • High G# (mainly piccolos)
  • Inline Keys
  • Materials Descriptions
  • Offset Keys
  • Open G# Mechanism
  • Open Holes
  • Pinless Mechanism
  • Reformed Lip Plate
  • Reversed Thumb Keys
  • Riser
  • Roller Keys
  • Seamed Tubing
  • Straubinger Pads
  • Soldered Tone Holes

What kind of flute does Mathieu Dufour play?

Mathieu Dufour plays a Powell flute with a LaFin headjoint.

What has the highest pitch out of the flute and piccolo and alto flute?

The piccolo has the highest pitch, then the standard flute, and then alto.

What treble cleft instruments are in the key of E flat?

the only ones i know of off the top of my head would be the Eb Alto CLarinet and the Alto Sax both also double parts for the FRench Horn

Is it easier to blow in a trumpet or a flute?

flute, you have to have your mouth a certain way for the trumpet but you only have to blow the flute

Can you play flute left-handed?

Believe it or not, yes!

Some violin makers will produce small numbers of violins specifically for lefties. These are identical to "regular violins", just reversed for a lefty.


There are parts that must switch sides in order for the violin to work properly when strung oppositely. These would include the strings (obviously), bridge, sound post, and bass bar.


I've added two links to current eBay auctions for lefty violins below.

Where can I get flute music for I'm Yours?

I would suggest starting at your local music store - if they don't carry it they may be able to order it for you. Otherwise, search the internet and see if you can find the sheet music somewhere.

What are the notes to play shoo fly?

D Bb C D Eb C C A Bb C D Bb D Bb C D Eb C F F F Eb D C Bb

How do you get a jammed flute apart?

Try vegetable oil. If that doesn't work, we used hot water with ours.

Can you spray paint a flute?

If its metal then it'll crack easily. The best thing to do is to get sandpaper and rough up the exterior of the flute to help the paint stick. Also, use a sealer or gloss afterwards.

How do you play binks no sake in flute?

I start on a g on an e-flat major scale (so b, e, and a are all flats).

What is g arpeggio for flute?

play G, B, D, G, B, D, G...... for however many octaves you want to cover.

How many pieces are on a jet?

500 The number of parts in a jet plane will vary according to the size and complexity of its construction. Very small ones have thousands to tens of thousands of parts. The fighter jets and larger aircraft will usually have hundreds of thousands or even millions, over half of which are fasteners of some kind.

How much is a Armstrong flute serial number 7058438 worth?

The value of an Armstrong flute with a serial number of 7058438 varies depending on the actual condition of the flute. The flute might sell for as much as $150 or as little as $70.

Where can one purchase fluted tart pans?

One can purchase fluted tart pans from a Pampered Chief dealer or from a local Bed Bath and Beyond store. One can also purchase fluted tart pans from Amazon or eBay.

How is the Siyotanka flute made?

First, you find a cedar tree. Break off the branch, and hollow it out with a bowstring drill. Whittle the branch into the shape of a brd with a long neck and open beak. Paint the bird's head with the sacred vermilion color, the washasha. Pray, and smoke the branch with burning sage and sweet grass. Finger the holes, and blow softly into the flute. The Siyotanka is done.