What is the Flute?
The flute is one of the highest woodwind instruments, it is also one of the oldest instruments in the world. Usually the flute is used in jazz and pop songs. There are three parts to the flute, the head joint, the body joint and the foot joint. The flute is usually seated at the front of an orchestra and carries out the melody the majority of the time.
Here's a sweet video to show you what a flute sounds like and what pitch it can reach..