Concert Flute

About the Sound and Character

The sound of the flute is silvery, soaring, light, airy, and virtuosic. It effortlessly hovers over the entire symphony orchestra, reminiscent of birdsong or whistling wind.

Structure and Features

Today’s classical orchestral flute is crafted from silver, gold, or platinum (though classified as a woodwind due to its sound production principle). The musician blows across the round embouchure hole, splitting the airstream against its edge.

Genres

• Symphony orchestra and academic music
• Jazz (including alto and bass flutes)
• Celtic music and folk ensembles (wooden versions)