Exploring The Flute Family in Western Music
The Classical Music Minute - A podcast by Steven Hobé, Composer & Host - Mondays
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Description Flutes come in all shapes and sizes. But each one was created with a specific purpose in mind and marks a period in musical history. In Western music history, certain well-known composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky utilized different flutes in their pieces, thus paving the way for future works. Join me, as we take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact There are several means by which flautists breathe to blow air through the instrument and produce sound. They include...