Unlike other musical instruments which you can pick up and start playing immediately, the flute needs to be assembled before you use it and disassembled when not in use. Most flute players know how to do this, but not all know how to do it correctly so as not to damage the instrument. Here are some helpful tips on the proper way to assemble your flute.

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This Day in Music History: 1918 - Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson was born.