The flute is a precious instrument that requires regular care. Not only is it expensive, it collects moisture, and it's also made of metals that tarnish. Over time, it will become hard to play, and you'll be more likely to give up. Fear not, however, because you have all the power and tools to make […]
Woodwind Family Instruments: A Journey Through the Most Loved Sounds
Woodwind instruments are known for their individual timbres and large expressive range. Woodwind family instruments produce their sound by air—blown by a player into or across an opening—which causes air to vibrate inside the instrument. There are basically two main categories into which woodwind family instruments are divided based on their methods of producing sound: […]
Best Flute for Beginners: Top Picks to Start Your Musical Journey
So you've finally decided to pick up an instrument and settled on the flute, or you're a parent of an aspiring flutist eager to play their first concert. Not knowing which one to choose from is absolutely normal. But don't worry, this guide will make it easier to find the best flute for beginners that […]
Meet the Masters: 15 Famous Flute Players You Need to Know
While it may not be as popular as a guitar or a piano, or as attractive to beginners like drums, the flute is still one of the most important instruments today. The instrument has a very long history, and the oldest variant ever found is believed to be about 43 millennia old and was made […]