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FLUTE
The flute is one of the most played band instruments by beginner players.
It’s a reedless instrument contrary, unlike other wind instruments. It produces sound from the flow of air, making it an aerophone.
With a very characteristic sound, flutes are also one of the most flexible instruments in relation to tuning.
“I do not consider my self as having mastered the flute, but I get a real kick out of trying.”
James Galway
The Best Beginner Flutes
Get to know what are the best flutes for beginners and what to consider when buying a student model.
Our expert guide points to what are the best brands, which ones you should avoid, and what a beginner model should have.
Selling Used Flutes – Expert’s Guide
If you are considering selling a used flute model, you might wonder where and for how much can you sell it.
We’ve researched the price ranges for the most sold used models. Get to know which brands are more popular for selling and what factors influence their price and demand.
Differences Between the Flute and the Piccolo
Learn more about the differences between flutes and piccolos. We look in detail at the main characteristics of each instrument and how they differ from each other.
And is it easy to transition from the Piccolo to the Flute?
Differences Between the Recorder and the Flute
The recorder and the flute are both from the woodwind family.
But, how do they compare? What are their main differences, and similarities?
A Beginner’s Guide to the Alto Flute
Discover the unique and versatile alto flute with this guide by our flute expert, Hannah.
This a must-read guide for flute players looking to take their playing to the next level.
The Hardest Flute Pieces
What are the hardest flute pieces? Our flutist expert, Hannah, has learned and played some of the hardest pieces for the flute.
Get to know them and why she says they are so hard!
Flute Accessories Guide
If you just started playing the flute, you may wonder what flute accessories you need to get to help make the most of your new instrument.
Check our flute accessories guide written by our flute expert, while she unveils some essential accessories for flute players of all levels, as well as gives some ideas for flute accessories gifts.
Flute Cleaning Kit
What are flute cleaning kits? What should they include?
Also, what shouldn’t be in a kit? Our flute expert answers that and reviews the most popular options.
Anti-tarnish Strips for Flutes
How useful are anti-tarnish strips for a flute? Do they work?
We explain when you need them and what other alternatives exist for avoiding tarnish.
Yamaha 225SII Flute Review
Is the Yamaha 225 sii flute model a great choice for beginners?
Our flute expert, Hannah, answers that question and more about this older Yamaha flute.
The 6 Hole Bamboo Flute for Beginners
Have you ever wondered how 6 Hole Bamboo Flutes are made? And how you can play it?
We explain the basics of how to play them and how to make one!
Our Flute Experts Authors
Hannah Haefele
Hannah while playing the flute
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Hannah Haefele is a flutist and blog writer. She runs Hannah B Flute, a blog and digital sheet music shop for flute players and teachers.
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Hannah was chosen to participate in a mass premiere of Oxygen by Julia Wolfe at the 2022 National Flute Association (NFA) Convention in Chicago.
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She earned her masters of music in flute performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in December 2020 under the tutelage of Dr. Christine Erlander Beard.
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While at UNO, Hannah served as the third flute and piccolo player of the Heartland Philharmonic Orchestra
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In addition to writing and composing, she regularly performs with the Lenexa Community Orchestra and the Kansas City Flute Choir.
Cooper White
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Cooper is a Multi-Instrumentalist, with vast knowledge and more than 10 years of experience performing with Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, and Blues Harmonica.
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He teaches individual online classes for Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Harmonica, and Bass guitar.
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He is also an entertainer with his own shows, as well as a producer of his music and of others. He mostly plays Jazz, Classical and Popular music.
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Has a Bachelor’s Degree from the Berklee College of Music in Boston and studies in Classical Performance at the Lionel Hampton School of Music