This is an instrument of the orchestra that I want to write more for in the future: it has a light, but brilliant tone; it is automatically soothing' it is also one of the most popular woodwind instruments by far. what makes it unique in the woodwind family is that, unlike the others, it is a reedless instrument. Sound is produced by blowing a flow of air across the sound hole, or embouchure hole (I will talk more about the method of embouchure more with the brass family). Its pitch starts with middle C (on the piano) and can go up to three octaves. its cousin is the piccolo which is an octave higher. Therefore, its range is quite extraordinary and is dextrous when it comes to its role in a score. Here are some famous examples of this lovely instrument: (A) Debussy: Afternoon of a Faun (B) The Overture to Bizet's opera "Carmen" (C) Mozart's Flute Concerto The wonderful thing about this instrument is that it goes extremely well with a clarinet or oboe pairing. The parts can be in unison, harmony, or contrapuntal, depending on your imagination. It is even used in Jazz with legendary artists like Bobbi Humphrey and Hubert Laws. well, that's all for this segment; keep checking in and I will tell you more including updates concerning my CD, Dreamwalk. Have a good weekend! BKT