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Flute (side-blown/flageolet)
The flute (side-blown/flageolet) is the distant relative of the pan flute.
In the passing of the centuries many modifications to the opening and closing of the holes which are on the flute’s side were made, as to the length of the tube.
There is evidence that types of flutes were already used by the Neanderthals, 50,000 years ago.
In ancient Greece the double flute was also used, depicted on pottery and sculptures.
Depending on how the instrument is held, it is classified as either a side-blown (flageolet) or end-blown flute.
From the Renaissance onwards, many paintings confirm the wider use of the side-blown flute in Europe.
With the passing of the centuries more holes were added lengthwise to the tube, as were caps and keys and the so-called assembled side-blown flute.
This originally wooden instrument was once also made from ivory and, in the 19th century, from glass.
From the beginning of the 20th century flutes for use in an orchestra were manufactured almost exclusively from metal. Some types are silver or gold.
The study of the flute is recognised by the State and affords its students a Certificate and Diploma. Duration of tuition is 8 years for the Certificate and the Diploma or 10 years for the Diploma, if a Certificate is previously obtained.
The classes, specifically, are as follows:
In the passing of the centuries many modifications to the opening and closing of the holes which are on the flute’s side were made, as to the length of the tube.
There is evidence that types of flutes were already used by the Neanderthals, 50,000 years ago.
In ancient Greece the double flute was also used, depicted on pottery and sculptures.
Depending on how the instrument is held, it is classified as either a side-blown (flageolet) or end-blown flute.
From the Renaissance onwards, many paintings confirm the wider use of the side-blown flute in Europe.
With the passing of the centuries more holes were added lengthwise to the tube, as were caps and keys and the so-called assembled side-blown flute.
This originally wooden instrument was once also made from ivory and, in the 19th century, from glass.
From the beginning of the 20th century flutes for use in an orchestra were manufactured almost exclusively from metal. Some types are silver or gold.
The study of the flute is recognised by the State and affords its students a Certificate and Diploma. Duration of tuition is 8 years for the Certificate and the Diploma or 10 years for the Diploma, if a Certificate is previously obtained.
The classes, specifically, are as follows:
- Elementary (1 year)
- Lower (2 years)
- Intermediate (2 years)
- Advanced (3 years for the Certificate and 4 for the Diploma)
The student may directly obtain a Diploma in the fourth year of the Advanced Class or opt for the Certificate first in the third year of the Advanced class and a Diploma two years later.
