Difference between revisions of "Flute"
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| − | There are a few classical composers who have written for the flute; most prefer to write for other instruments such as the [[piano]]. | + | There are a few classical composers who have written for the flute; most prefer to write for other instruments such as the [[piano]]. |
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| + | Flutes and piccolos are used in marching bands. According to Meredith Willson in his 1948 book ''And There I Stood With My Piccolo,'' most band instruments are held in front and can have a "lyre" or music holder attacned to them, but nobody has ever devised a workable music holder for a marching flautist. | ||
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Revision as of 10:55, March 15, 2007
A flute is a mouth blown woodwind instrument. The most common modern flute is the silver Boehm flute. Other flutes in include:
There are a few classical composers who have written for the flute; most prefer to write for other instruments such as the piano.
Flutes and piccolos are used in marching bands. According to Meredith Willson in his 1948 book And There I Stood With My Piccolo, most band instruments are held in front and can have a "lyre" or music holder attacned to them, but nobody has ever devised a workable music holder for a marching flautist.