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Musical Instrument Guide
The Structure of the Flute
The parts of the flute
The flute is comprised of the following parts:
Names of the various parts of the flute
The entire display
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Head joint
Head screw
Lip plate
Main tube
C key
Bb key
A key
G key
G# lever
G# key (for E mechanism)
E mechanism arm
F# key
Ice lever (A#)
F key
D trill lever
E key
F# connection plate
D# trill lever
D key
D# trill key
D trill key
Briccialdi key
B key
G# key
Foot joint
D# lever
D# key
Roller key
C# key
Low C key
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Musical Instrument Guide : Flute Contents
Origins
The birth of the flute
The relatives of the flute
Structure
The parts of the flute
How is the sound produced?
[Experiment] replacing the cork in the head joint with a different material
What are flutes made of?
How to Play
Playing the Flute
Fingering diagrams for the flute
How the Instrument is Made
Manufacturing the head joint
Constructing the body
Making the keys and pad cups
Assembly and finishing
Choosing an Instrument
Choosing on the basis of the quality of the material
Choosing on the basis of the key type
Care and Maintenance
Care and maintenance after playing
Periodic maintenance
Check the reflective plate!
Trivia
The flute-a beautiful nymph transformed?
Does the piccolo resemble the flutes of old?
Why does a flute have a lip plate attached?
Famous flute works: concertos
Famous flute works: chamber music
What is a double contrabass flute like?