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Taking Care of Your Flute

by | Flute

During your initial flute lessons, you will learn that the flute consists of three primary parts: the foot joint, the body joint, and the head joint. The foot joint is the smallest part located at the opposite end of the flute, with limited keys. It is crucial to align it correctly with the body joint to produce tones with the correct pitch. The body joint is the longest part that connects the foot and head joints and houses most of the keys, tenons, and tuning slide. The head joint is where the air is blown into the flute and comprises the mouth hole, embouchure plate, and tuning cork. The shape of the blow hole determines the notes produced, with larger holes producing lower notes and vice versa.

When cleaning your flute, pay extra attention to the parts that come into contact with your fingers and mouth to prevent moisture and saliva buildup.

Cleaning Tips for Metal Flutes:

Flutes are made from a variety of materials such as wood, tin, and metal alloys such as gold or silver. Before cleaning your flute, determine what material it is made of. Use a non-abrasive flannel cloth to clean metal flutes to …

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“Taking Care of Your Flute”