Flute Addition

With St. Patrick's Day, I just wanted to talk a little bit about the Irish flute, also known as the tin whistle. Unlike the modern metal flute, the traditional Irish flute is made of wood, giving it a rich, warm, and resonant tone perfect for Irish folk music. It's much smaller than our western flute, played vertically and only has six open holes instead of keys.

My mother-in-law bought me one last year for my birthday, but I haven't made my way to learning it. Does anyone play the Irish Tin Whistle?

Happy Valentine's Day! What's something you love about flute?

Anyone else practicing this Sunday? Or are we all watching the game? 😅 maybe I'm just obsessed...

It's February! Let's talk about romance... The romantic era! The Romantic Era in music was a period from roughly 1820 to 1900 that emphasized emotion, individualism, and expression. It was a reaction to the formality and restraint of the Classical period, with composers seeking to convey deep feelings, dramatic contrasts, and rich harmonies. Composers you may recognize from the Romantic era would be Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms. and more. Do you guys have a favorite piece from the Romantic Era?