Types of Flutes

There are lots of types of flutes that were made all over the globe. Here you can discover some of them.

Aeolian Organ-Melanesia

Tall pole planted to the ground. The pole has holes in the side that creates a sound when the wind passes.

The Nay-Egypt

Made of bamboo, wood or metal
Can be 3 ft long
It is played by resting your bottom lip and is blown across the top edge

Nose Flute-All over the world

Played like a recorder, but where you rest the lip, it is replaced by the nose
Air is blown through one nostril, as the thumb holds the other closed
In some countries the air blown is considered magical
Sometimes played in religious ceremonies

Bosun's Pipe-Sailors

To direct, summon or salute others on board
10 cm long
Only produces two notes
Cup hand, open or close fingers while blowing into the mouthpiece to create rythm with the notes

China-Di

Played for 1000 years
It is made of bamboo
Small tissue covers one hole to make the sound

China-Pigeon Whistle

Attached to the bird's tail

Wind in the sky makes the sound while the bird flies

Ocarina-All over the world

Egg shaped or round

Made of clay, china or plastic

Before was made by: bones, seeds or natural substances

Invented by italians

means little goose in italian

India-Suling

Also called ''ring flute''

made with bamboo

Japan-Shakuhachi

Weapon, self-defense
Traditionally played by men

Made with bamboo

Played during ceremonies

Players Wore baskets over head so they weren't reconized

Nightingale-All over the world

Shaped like a strange bird

Made with clay or plastic

To play, fill with water

Player blows through the plastic tail

Air bubbles come out through the plastic head

Creates twittering sound, like a bird

When using different materials different bird sounds

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