Flute
The flute is the earliest know musical instrument of the woodwind family which produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening. Although made of metal, its origins go back to the earliest flutes,which were made of wood.
The flute's sound is created by blowing across the mouthpiece, creating a whistle sound, much in the same way as blowing across a soda bottle. When pressed in combination, the keys on the instrument create different pitches.
AGE TO START
Children should be at least 9 years old to physically handle these instruments. They are not available in smaller sizes like violins and guitars. The arms and fingers must be large and long enough to reach keys and cover holes. Also, the breath quantity and control needed to produce a tone require physical maturity, coordination and patience! Unfortunately our local schools do not offer band and orchestral instrument study until grade 6, but at music.4.life, we can give your child a good start on these instruments before they reach middle school.
Students at music.4.life also have the opportunity to play in small woodwind ensembles with others.
Nancy Bain, our flute teacher, has many years teaching experience and is an accomplished flute soloist.
The flute is the earliest know musical instrument of the woodwind family which produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening. Although made of metal, its origins go back to the earliest flutes,which were made of wood.
The flute's sound is created by blowing across the mouthpiece, creating a whistle sound, much in the same way as blowing across a soda bottle. When pressed in combination, the keys on the instrument create different pitches.
AGE TO START
Children should be at least 9 years old to physically handle these instruments. They are not available in smaller sizes like violins and guitars. The arms and fingers must be large and long enough to reach keys and cover holes. Also, the breath quantity and control needed to produce a tone require physical maturity, coordination and patience! Unfortunately our local schools do not offer band and orchestral instrument study until grade 6, but at music.4.life, we can give your child a good start on these instruments before they reach middle school.
Students at music.4.life also have the opportunity to play in small woodwind ensembles with others.
Nancy Bain, our flute teacher, has many years teaching experience and is an accomplished flute soloist.
