The Flute
By Amanda Phipps
History of the flute
• Theobald Boehm
• 1794-1881
• Credited with
creating the modern
flute
• Made many versions,
finally came up with
silver flute we know
today
Many types of boehm
flutes
Types of flutes
• Fipple
Flute
Piccolo
Alto Flute
Bass flute
History cont.
• Flutes have been a part
of wars and
ceremonies throughout
time.
• Have also been found
in Egyptian tomb
paintings.
What is a flute?
• A hollow tube that
lacks a read and is
blown in a way that
makes the air inside
vibrate.
• Played by blowing
air into a hole. The
air vibrates inside,
creating sound.
PLAYING THE FLUTE
• Using a good
embouchure, or
shaping of the lips
and mouth, is crucial
to playing the flute.
• “poo”
maintaining the Flute
• Storing: should be
put in case properly
• Clean with a damp
silver-polishing
cloth.
ME :]