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300 BCE
Ivory Flutes
Made from hollowed sticks and bones. Only used for hunting or magical rituals. -
200
Change in Use
Flutes are now used to entertain royalty, in theatrical productions, and at festivals and celebrations. -
1320
Wooden Flutes
Wooden Flutes are invented -
1511
The Zwerchpheiff
The Zwerchpheiff is created. This flute has six finger holes and a narrower structure. -
1529
New Adjustments to Sounds and Models
Descent, alto, tenor and bass flutes are created. -
Flutes Allemands
Flutes Allemands, also called Transverse flutes, are found in Germany. They have a new cylindrical bone and are made out of wood. -
Baroque Flute
Jean Hotteterre makes adjustments to the flute. -
More Adjustments and Uses
Lots of adjustments are made such as different note keys, new joint and tuning parts are added and/or removed, etc.
Flute method books were sold to beginners.
Flutes started being used in orchestras. -
Modern Silver Flute
Several adjustments made.
Theobald Boehm creates his own model of the flute.
Boehm’s model becomes very popular, and he continues to change and experiment with it.
Boehm experiments with different materials for making flutes and decides silver is best as it is light and produces the best tone.
Flutes are then adopted as official orchestral instruments in the Paris Conservatory.
Boehm finally perfects his ‘modern silver flute’, which is now accepted as the standard today. -
Boehm's Flute
Over the years there have been minor adjustments to Boehm’s flute.
Today flutes are being played all over the world by all ages.
It is played in many different ensembles, has the ability to create low tones and very high tones, and can play many different genres of music. -
Boehm's Flute
Over the years there have been minor adjustments to Boehm’s flute.
Today flutes are being played all over the world by all ages.
It is played in many different ensembles, has the ability to create low tones and very high tones, and can play many different genres of music. -
Ring Flute
James Johnson invents the Ring Flute
