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The flute is both an ancient and modern musical
instrument. Various versions of flutes have
existed throughout history in virtually all
cultures: Indian, Chinese, South American,
Irish, African. In some parts of the world
their flutes been have transposed into their
own national art form, like the Japanese shakuhachi
and the Native American flute. In the Western
world, Theobald Friedrich Boehm is the man
behind the their modern adaptation (what most
westerners think of as a flute). Flutes come
in all sizes and shapes and are made of any
of a number of materials like clay, wood,
nickel, silver, gold, pearl, plastic, ceramic
and bamboo. Some are small, like the ocarina,
penny or tin whistle, pan flute, recorder
or nose flute. There are many different fingerings.
Some play chromatic and some are pentatonic
scales, and how they finger varies with the
model. Chromatics can play each sound in major
or minor keys making them quite versatile.
Some are players by ear while others playing
primary by sheet music. Alto, tenor, bass...
you name it. You can play solo, in duets or
a trio, in an ensemble, in a jazz band or
brass band, opera, or orchestra...(continuted below)
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Indian and Pakistani Music
By: Irfan Malik
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Every day thousands of songs are being downloaded of the internet and can be listened too right on your computer. Finding the latest hits in western music is a breeze and can be found everywhere all you have to do is visit one of the big sites for downloading music and movies and you have every thing right there in front of you. With the click of your mouse you have exactly what you want but what if you are interested in music and movies from other countries? Believe it or not but both India and Pakistan have huge markets for music but there are very few websites who cater to needs of these fans. Ever so often, if you are lucky, you may come across a place where you can find some Indian and Pakistani music mixed in with thousands of other foreign music somewhere. This can be both time consuming and frustrating and before long you just might give up on the idea all together on finding any Pakistani or Indian related music. Contrary to what many people believe this type of music can be both exotic and beautiful to listen to regardless if you understand the words or not and it is most certainly an experience you should have. Who knows, you might even like it. Taking the time to try something new and listening as well as learning about different cultures will only broaden your horizon and teach you to appreciate things in a different way. Most people believe that what they are accustomed too is the best but by exploring other cultures you might find that they too have lots to offer. If you happen to come from either of these countries or your heritage is Pakistani or Indian it must be exciting every time you are able to come across something from your home country which might not be too often since it can be hard to find places where you can download both the newest and legendary music from these places. Wouldn’t it be great if there was one place you knew you could count on getting you the latest from the artists and actors you know so well? Not having to rely on family sending you it and having to wait for weeks for the mail to reach you? Guess What? You no longer have to stand by that mailbox for days on end hoping that it will come today. There are now places on the internet that caters to all of you Pakistanis and Indians who love getting the latest from home and you can even interact with other fellow country men in these places, how is that for keeping up dated? If you join sites like these you will be notified as soon as they get new stuff in and you can download both Pakistani and Indian music instantly. There is no longer a need to search through hundred of songs and movies to find one you want, it is all in one place all Pakistani and Indian. |
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...flutes will
play in harmony with other woodwinds, strings,
guitar, piccolo, and percussion instruments
when used to accompany. As a flute plays one
note at a time (can't play chords), the flautist
can make beautiful melodies by playing with
others. Flutes have been used with just about
every genre of music imaginable, new age,
classical, rock, punk, hip hop, country western,
Christmas, wedding, sonata or folk... any
song. From Jethro Tull to the virtuoso composer
Mozart who wrote his famous Magic Flute masterpiece...
to Beethoven (who was blind in his later years).
Are you a student, teacher or both? If you
are a self learner, you could study a free
lesson found on the Internet. Or you could
learn and buy sheet music, a chart, and perhaps
a complete curriculum from a company that
specializes in correspondence courses. There
is no shortage of companies that you can buy
accessories from like cases, printable sheet
music, stands, new or used flutes. Gemeinhardt,
Armstrong and Yamaha are each a popular flute
maker today.
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