Name of Instrument:
FluteFamily:
WoodwindHow to Play:
The musician, or flutist, blows air into the edge of the instrument, changing the pitch of the sound by closing the holes using his/her fingers.Types:
There are numerous types of flutes that are played differently. Some of these are:Commonly known flutes include the piccolo, concert flute, alto flute, bass flute and contrabass flute. Less known flutes include the treble flute, soprano, tenor, sub-bass and octobass flute.
First known Flutes:
Archaelogists have discovered in Slovenia an ancient flute made from the bones of a cave bear dating back around 50,000 years ago.Flutists :
Among the well-known flutists are:
