Discover the Concert Flute

The Concert Flute is a beautiful early childhood music resource that introduces children aged 0–6 to the pure, soaring sound of one of the orchestra’s most loved woodwind instruments. Its clear, bright tone immediately captures children’s attention and its elegant silver appearance makes it one of the most visually striking instruments in any performance.

What Does a Concert Flute Look Like?

The Concert Flute is a long, cylindrical instrument typically made from silver or silver-plated metal. It has a series of keys and pads along its body that open and close holes to change the pitch. Children are always fascinated by the way the keys move and click as the flute is played!

How Do You Play It?

Unlike most wind instruments, the Concert Flute has no reed. Instead, players produce sound by blowing across a small hole in the mouthpiece — similar to blowing across the top of a bottle. The fingers open and close the keys to change the notes. This technique takes practice but produces one of the most beautiful sounds in all of music.

A Rich Orchestral History

The modern Concert Flute developed in the 19th century through the work of German flute maker Theobald Boehm, who redesigned the instrument’s key system to improve its range and playability. Today it holds a prominent place in orchestras, chamber ensembles, folk groups and world music traditions around the globe.

The Concert Flute in A Swag Full of Instruments

The Concert Flute features in The Scent of the Gum, The Animal Dance and The Road to Beijing — three tracks that showcase its versatility from gentle, calming melodies to bright and energetic dance music. Children are always captivated by its pure, silvery sound!

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