Block Flute

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Block Flute

Block flute, which is generally preferred for educational purposes, is a wind instrument made of plastic, wood and ivory materials. Block flute is the most basic instrument in the wind instruments category.
It has eight holes, 7 at the top and 1 at the bottom. It can be called a straight flute to distinguish it from the side flute.
The block flute, which has been used since ancient times, is the most basic wind musical instrument. Additionally, the block flute is the most economical wind instrument that can be used by all age groups. It is one of the instruments that is practical to grasp and play.

Notes of Block Flute

The notes of the Block Flute are DO RE MI FA SOL LA Sİ and DO, from bottom to top. The bold “Do” is at the bottom. It is played by blowing on the head part and simultaneously opening and closing the holes with the fingers. The sound surface is about two octaves, but a master musician can go chromatically up to two octaves and a fifth.

What Tone is a Block Flute?

The deepest tone of the block flute, also known as the most classical flute, is the note "Do".

What is a block flute used for?

Notes, songs, anthems and national anthems can be played with the block flute, which is a wind instrument. It is the most basic instrument of music lessons in our country.

What are the Types of Block Flutes?

There are 6 types of block flute: Sopranino block flute, Soprano block flute, Alto block flute, Tenor block flute, Bass block flute and Konturabas block flute.
Sopranino Block Flute: Sopranino is the smallest and high-pitched block flute type.The universally accepted tone of the sopranino block flute is the note "Fa". It is the smallest member of the block flute family.
Soprano Block Flute: It is the block flute member with the highest sound after the sopranino. Its current structure is produced based on the note "Do". Also, when you want to buy a block flute, the standard type is the soprano block flute model. It is the most preferred type in schools and stores. The soprano block flute model is the most ideal model for the sound tone you can achieve at the beginner level, especially for the types of music you can perform.
Alto Block Flute: Alto, which has a medium tone, is one of the block flute types. Its current structure is produced based on the "Fa" note. It is larger than the Soprano Block Flute.
Tenor Block Flute: Alto block flute, which is one of the large block flute types after Alto, is produced based on the "Do" note in its current structure.
Bass Block Flute: Bass block flute, which is the largest of the block flutes and has a deep sound, has a fuller sound than other block flutes.
Konturabas Block Flute: Konturabas, the largest and deepest-toned instrument among the block flute types, is the type of block flute with the fullest sound.