Most people who play the Piccolo will have began their flute journey playing a Flute in C.ДЄs the name suggests, the bass flute has the lowest pitch of all the flutes, in fact it is pitched a whole octave below the flute in C. The Piccolo plays an octave higher than the concert flute, and is often thought to be one of the hardest flutes to master. The metal tube for the Alto flute is longer and thicker than both the Piccolo and the flute in C, so requires more breath and lung control from the player.ДЄ half-size, smaller version of the classic Flute in C (or concert flute). The alto flute is known for having a distinctly smooth lower range, and because of this is often popular in jazz music. The alto flute is sometimes confused with the bass flute, but they're actually different instruments. The standard flute is pitched in the key of C, and has 3 octaves as its average range. This is the flute you will recognise from most bands and orchestras as the long silver tube, with keys running along the side. The flute family consists of several different types of flute. We have a variety of different brands, models and styles too - so you can ensure you find the perfect musical match for your skill and experience level. If you're looking to purchase your first flute, or a new flute - here at Dawkes we have a wide selection on our website to browse through.

By blowing across the mouthpiece, whilst using the fingers to operate the keywork on the metal tube, the flute creates a beautiful sound with many famous melodies written for the instrument. The flute is a crucial element to many different types of bands and orchestras, and thus, it's a fantastic choice for beginners, intermediates and professionals who wish to pursue many different musical avenues.ДЇlutes are a transverse instrument, which means (unlike many woodwind instruments) they're actually held out to the side whilst playing. Mechanism and keys: sterling silver (.The flute is a beautiful instrument dating back many thousands of years, with some historians estimating it may be one of the earliest types of instruments discovered.Headjoint, lip plate and riser: Pure Silver (99.7%).Specifications of the Altus AS-1707 (PS)В flute:

With the commitment to put the musical needs of the performer first,В AltusВ strives to provide an elegant sounding instrument that is precisely crafted for every level of flutistВ AltusВ offers a model designed for every stage of accomplishment. The springs are highly elastic, virtually indestructible and not subject to wear and corrosion.ДЄltus Flutes is one of the premium Japanese flute builders and continues to innovate yet respect the best qualities and accomplishments of the finest flutes of the past. The SP-1 springs are made of a very expensive alloy of gold, platinum, palladium, silver, copper and zinc. The Altus 1707 comes with soldered tone holes, which can only be found on high positioned flutes like this.

The great density of 997 Altus Pure Silver provides the 1707 with a remarkable capacity of sound projection and an evenly distributed brilliant tone colour and a fiery response throughout the flute scale. The Altus 1707 is made of almost pure silver (99.7%), which was long seen as being too soft to enable it to be processed into a flute suitable for playing.В Altus has developed a new and special process to harden this material, which is now used not only for the manufacture of flute tubes but also for particularly heavily-used mechanical parts of the instrument.

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