CONCERT FLUTE
1) Standard flute of classical and contemporary Western music.
2) Constructed primarily from metals such as silver, nickel, or gold.
3) Tuned in the C key.
4) Possesses a clear, bright sound with a wide range (around 3 octaves).
5) Side-blown (transverse) flute with open holes or plateau keys.
5) Side-blown (transverse) flute with open holes or plateau keys.
6) Employed Boehm system of fingering.
7) Light and portable compared to larger flutes.
8) Needs exact embouchure to modify tone and pitch.
PICCOLO
1) Smallest and most high-pitched flute.
2) Sounds an octave higher than the concert flute
3) Constructed of wood, plastic, or metal.
4) Typical of military and marching bands because of high projection
5) Utilized for special effects and brilliance in orchestral music.
6) Tuned in the key of C (occasionally D♭ in earlier models).
7) Has only a headjoint and body (no footjoint).
8) Not simple to play in tune; intonation can be difficult.
9) Contributes sparkle to high-energy musical phrases.
ALTO FLUTE
1) Larger and lower-pitched than the concert flute.
2) Tuned in the key of G (a fourth below the concert flute).
3) Warm, rich, and mellow sound.
4) Usually has a curved or straight head joint for comfort.
5) Used in orchestras, flute choirs, and film music.
6) Needs more breath due to larger size and bore.
7) Best for lyrical and expressive passages.
8) Has a lower, haunting tone that’s perfect for solos.
BASS FLUTE
1) An octave lower in pitch than the concert flute.
2) Very long with a curved headjoint to render it playable.
3) Sounds deep, soft, and breathy.
4) Used mostly in flute choirs and new music groups.
5) Needs lots of air support.
6) Constructed mainly of silver or other metals.
7) Fingerings are very close to the concert flute.
8) Uncommon in orchestras, but increasing in modern music.
9) Bulkier and heavier to hold; usually supported by a stand.
10) Excellent for atmospheric, low-register effects.
NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE
1) End-blown flute used traditionally by Native American cultures.
2) Generally made of wood, bamboo, or cedar.
3) Produces a warm, soulful, and haunting sound.
4) Uses a block (“bird”) on top to divide air.
5) Played with a soft and a breathy technique.
2) Generally made of wood, bamboo, or cedar.
3) Produces a warm, soulful, and haunting sound.
4) Uses a block (“bird”) on top to divide air.
5) Played with a soft and a breathy technique.
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