Does flute take more air than tuba?
You actually use more air on the flute than on a tuba as a lot of the air is wasted on the flute!
Is the flute the highest instrument?
It is usually the highest-pitched instrument within orchestras and bands.
What is the highest sounding instrument in the band?
Trumpet
Why does the flute take so much air?
The VERY high notes do use more air, simply because of the huge air SPEED required in an instrument not optimised for such notes.
What’s the hardest instrument to play in band?
The 5 Hardest Instruments To Learn (And Why)
- The French Horn. Learning to play the french horn is renowned for being extremely difficult but very rewarding to learn to play.
- Violin. The violin is hard to play, I know this from first hand experience.
- Oboe.
- Piano.
- Drums.
Is trumpet harder than flute?
The trumpet is more difficult to start learning initially, but in the long run when comparing in all categories both instruments are of equal difficulty. The trumpet’s main difficulty in comparison to the flute is the trumpet embouchure which requires intense coordination.
Is flute A girl instrument?
Flute, violin, clarinet and cello are considered feminine, and drums, saxophone, trumpet and trombone are classified as male. One group saw the “male” instruments played by boys, and the “female” instruments played by girls.
What do you do when your child wants to stop using an instrument?
The following suggestions may help.
- Turn to your teacher.
- Or find a different teacher.
- Release the pressure.
- Make sure she likes what she’s playing.
- Be a practice partner.
- Let the music play!
- If all else fails, it’s okay to quit.
- Interested in reading more about the psychology of of practice and art-making?
Should I make my child take piano lessons?
Whether it be piano lessons, karate, sports, dance or other activities, our children often force us to confront our own values. The short answer is no. I don’t think it is ever a good idea to force a child to play the piano.