Category Archives: Instrument

Instruments, history, flute makers, new products

The 19th-Century French Five-Key Flute and the Modern Boehm-System Flute in Cuban Charanga  by Jessica Valiente

By Ganved14 April 29, 2022 (No)
“The 19th-Century French Five-Key Flute and the Modern Boehm-Syste..

The Shakuhachi, by Riley Lee

By Peter Westbrook November 12, 2021 (No)
The shakuhachi is an end-blown bamboo flute. It first arrived in Japan i..

Syrinx and the History of the French Flute

By Ganved14 July 3, 2021 (No)
Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Flutist Sam Coles brings the history of..

Natalia Jarząbek – Infinity

By Ganved14 May 29, 2021 (No)
Here is first-rate playing from Poland. It comes from instructors and as..

Inside The Musician. Riley Lee: My instrument – Shakuhachi

By Ganved14 July 20, 2020 (No)
[Editor’s note: Riley Lee was one of our earliest contributors, hi..

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