Flute Instruction in the Dallas Area

The flute, like the drum, has been around for thousands of years in one form or another, and a version of it has appeared in nearly every culture around the world. The most primitive flutes, or wind instruments held horizontally while being played, were discovered in Germany and are between 35,000 to 43,000 years old. Since then, flutes have been an integral part of the cultural music of nations around the world, from China and India to Germany and France; they also have a history in America, from Native American folk music to jazz and contemporary pop music.

The advantages of learning the flute are in its key design and its size. Contemporary flutes have very similar fingering arrangements to alto saxophones, oboes, and clarinets. This design, known as a Boehm mechanism, means that flute players who decide to move to another woodwind instrument can do so relatively easily. Another advantage that flutes have over instruments like saxophones or tubas is its extreme portability. The flute is the smallest of the classic orchestral instruments, mercifully allowing players the ability to move to and from lessons and sessions with ease.