The flute we have today has come along way, and gone through many years of new inventions and perfecting touches. Around 1950, the C sharp key, which was previously removed in the eighteenth century, was corrected and once again added to the flute, by Alexander Murray, along with makers Albert Cooper and Elmer Cole. Murray continued to colaborate with many other flute makers around the world, coming out with many of his own flute models.
Many unknown contributors have also aided in the invention of our flute today, adding a duplicate G sharp key, along with a cork in the headjoint to help make tuning a flute easier.
Many unknown contributors have also aided in the invention of our flute today, adding a duplicate G sharp key, along with a cork in the headjoint to help make tuning a flute easier.
New types of flutes have continued to be revealed throughout the 21st century. A square keyed flute was revealed by Lenny Lopatin, belonging to the company Lopatin Flutes. Click here to find more information on this invention.
Only eight years ago, James Johnson invented an instrument unlike any other; the ring flute. His inspiration came from a street preformer in China, playing a bamboo flute. In an attempt to communicate with the player, asking about the unique shape of his instrument, Johnson used a peice of garden hose, put end to end. His point was not recieved, yet he decided to explore the possible noise which could be made by the garden hose. Years after this experience, the ring flute was invented. It's unique sound can be found here.