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What is a flute?

The flute is one of the most popular woodwind instruments, found in orchestras and concert bands around the world. Unlike woodwinds that rely on a vibrating reed, the flute produces sound as players blow a steady airstream across an embouchure hole in the headjoint. Pitch is controlled by opening and closing keys along the instrument’s body.

What’s the range of a flute?

A professional concert flute in experienced hands has a typical range of C4 to C7, or roughly three octaves beginning at middle C.

What are the main types of flutes?

Beyond the standard concert flute, the flute family also includes the half-sized piccolo, which shares basic fingerings with its larger sibling but produces pitches an octave higher. There’s also the mellow-toned alto flute (range G3–G6), the octave-lower bass flute (C3–C6), and the granddaddy of them all, the contrabass flute (range C2–C5), which sits two octaves below the C flute.

What's a good beginner flute?

Here are some top picks for new flutists of any age:

  • Yamaha YFL-222
  • Wm. S. Haynes AF480 Amadeus
  • Jupiter JFL700A
  • Tromana FL300

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Find a Flute for Your Program and Playing Level


The flute’s influence on music history can’t be overstated. This iconic woodwind has been a fixture of film and opera scores, a leading voice in traditional Celtic and Indian music, a mainstay of marching and concert bands, and a signal for marching orders on American and German battlefields.


Today, the flute’s reach is as strong as ever. Beyond its role as a staple of the modern orchestra and landmark jazz albums like Eric Dolphy’s Out to Lunch! and Yusef Lateef’s The Golden Flute, the flute has found its way into unconventional genres through artists as diverse as beatboxer Greg Pattillo, Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, and even folk metal bands Eluveitie and Kranium. Simply put, there’s never been a better time to pick up a flute.


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Ready to bring home your next flute? Sweetwater makes it easy. If you’re not sure where to begin, reach out to our woodwind experts. They’ll help you choose a flute that fits your goals and budget.


If you’re new to the flute or want to learn more, Sweetwater’s Flute Rental and Buying Guide and Flute Quickstart Guide are great places to start. These resources cover everything from the fundamental parts and joints of a modern flute to care, posture, financing, and more.

What are the most popular brands for Flutes & Piccolos on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular Flutes & Piccolos on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Yamaha YFL-222 Student Flute with Offset G Key System

    2 reviews

    $1,322.00

  2. Selmer SFL302 Student Flute

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    $1,279.00

  3. Yamaha YFL-362H Intermediate Flute

    2 reviews

    $2,029.99

  4. Pearl Flutes PFP105E Intermediate Piccolo - High Wave Headjoint

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    $1,591.00

  5. Di Zhao Flutes DZ 501 Intermediate Flute with Split E Mechanism

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    $1,700.00

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