What are the three main members of the flute family?
- Members of the western flute family. The Piccolo.
- Concert Flute. The concert flute is the most common flute.
- Alto Flute. The alto flute is larger than the concert flute (86cm), therefore it is lower in pitch than the concert flute.
- Bass Flute.
- Contra’ alto Flute.
- Contrabass Flute.
- Subcontrabass Flute.
How many flute families are there?
Types of flutes from the modern era The flute family has four main members (although there are other rarer members too). They share the same note fingerings, however there are some important differences in the amount of breath, breath support and embouchure formation required between them.
What are the three parts of the flute?
The flute has three main parts: the head joint, the body and the foot joint.
What are the ancestors of the flute?
The first flutes were more like recorders Transverse flutes made out of animal bones were used in Europe in the Paleolithic era. These instruments can certainly be regarded as the ancestor of the flute.
Whats bigger than a flute?
The piccolo is the highest-pitched member of the flute family, with a range an octave above that of the concert flute. It is usually the highest-pitched instrument within orchestras and bands.
What is a good flute brand?
5 Best Professional Flute Reviews and the Best Professional Flute Brands
- 1) Pearl Quantz Series Flute.
- 2) Gemeinhardt 32B Flute.
- 3) Yamaha 677H Professional Flute.
- 4) Gemeinhardt Model 3OB Flute.
- 5) Lazarro Professional Silver Nickel Flute.
How much is a good quality flute?
Beginner flutes usually range in cost from $500 to $1000. Intermediate, or step-up flutes usually cost $1,400 to $2,500 and entry level pro flutes (still largely played by advanced students) around $2500 and up.