Characteristics of Reed Flute

Modern whistle according to the pitch can be divided into, soprano whistle, bass whistle, sometimes also have alto whistle.　　The soprano whistle is the most commonly heard whistle, with a clear, melodic tone, like a bird's cry. When used to play fast-paced traditional dance music (jigs, reels, etc.), it has a mesmerizing appeal. Of course, I prefer to think of the soprano whistle as a child's voice, with a little boy bouncing around in an energetic and carefree manner. At the same time, it is also possible to play slow, gentle tunes that emphasize a more stoic character, and it is also possible to play sad tunes in a very moving way. Down by the Sally Gardens, Guggenheim, and the Lord of the Rings all use soprano recorders for the opening section of the idyllic ditty.　　The bass whistle has a lower tone. It also looks a lot longer. It takes a lot more air than the soprano reed flute. It has a warm, quiet, mellifluous tone. It is full of wisdom and contemplation, as if a peaceful old man is whispering, and is completely different from the lively, clear tone of the soprano reed flute. In the movie soundtrack of Braveheart, you can hear the shadow of the bass whistle (of course, Braveheart is still mainly played by Irish bagpipes), and the opening of the Dance of the River also starts with the bass whistle.　　Between the soprano and the bass, the alto whistle has a clearer tone than the bass whistle, but at the same time, it is not as loud and penetrating as the soprano whistle, and it has both the calmness of the bass whistle and the freshness of the soprano whistle. Therefore, it is more suitable for playing some beautiful medium-speed tunes like songs, and the corresponding role of the tone is more like a teenager, fresh and simple like jade like flowers. The famous intro of the Titanic is played by the alto Bb flute.　　In addition, there are also older traditional soprano recorders, which are made of tin skin wrapped into a rolled cone and then corked to make the mouthpiece, which has a dull and muffled tone, and is very different from the bright tone of the soprano recorders that we often hear. Due to its structural characteristics, it takes a lot of air to blow. However, some people love this special and vicissitudes of the tone.