Different Types of Flutes, and Families
There are many different types of flutes that make up the woodwind family, which include:
The Bass Flute
- lowest pitched flute
- key of C
- approximately 147 inches long
- because of the long length the one end of the flute is curved to make a 'J' shape
- usually used in flue choirs
The Bass Flute
- lowest pitched flute
- key of C
- approximately 147 inches long
- because of the long length the one end of the flute is curved to make a 'J' shape
- usually used in flue choirs
The Alto Flute
- known as the 'western concert flute'
- mellow tone
- was favoured by Boehm, who perfected the design
- pitched in the key of 'G'
- thick, and long shape (requires more breath from player)
- provides a great dynamic presence because of the low pitch
- known as the 'western concert flute'
- mellow tone
- was favoured by Boehm, who perfected the design
- pitched in the key of 'G'
- thick, and long shape (requires more breath from player)
- provides a great dynamic presence because of the low pitch
The Concert Flute
- used in ensembles such as concert bands, orchestras, occasionally jazz bands, and flute choirs
- pitched in 'C'
- commonly used flute
- used in ensembles such as concert bands, orchestras, occasionally jazz bands, and flute choirs
- pitched in 'C'
- commonly used flute
The Piccolo
- size is about half a normal flute
- highest pitched flute
- key of 'C'
- piccolo players usually have solo performances in large orchestras
- piccolo's are often played with the violins, and flutes because they carry the melody, and add a special sound to the overall performance due to their high pitch
- the word 'piccolo' became known in 1856
- size is about half a normal flute
- highest pitched flute
- key of 'C'
- piccolo players usually have solo performances in large orchestras
- piccolo's are often played with the violins, and flutes because they carry the melody, and add a special sound to the overall performance due to their high pitch
- the word 'piccolo' became known in 1856