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The Irish flute historically refers to simple-system traditional wooden flutes with six tone-holes. This category provides information and resources for those interested in the Irish flute.

Resources in This Category

• Flute Forum

  http://forums.chiffandfipple.com/viewforum.php?f=2
  Chiff and Fipple's discussion forum dedicated to the Irish flute.

• Guide to the Irish Flute

  http://www.firescribble.net/flute/
  Includes directory of makers, interviews, flute care, recommended players, and history.

• Playing the Six Holed Flute

  http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/Learning.html
  Terry McGee provides basic instruction in care and learning to play the Irish flute.

• The Flow

  http://www.theflow.org.uk/
  Irish traditional flute playing, with description of styles, a discography, and news.

• The Wooden Flute

  http://www.woodenflute.com/
  Flute related information, focusing on the Irish flute. Links to flute makers, historical details, discography, fingering charts, and a list of teachers and performers.

• What is an Irish Flute?

  http://www.standingstones.com/irflute.html
  Describes the history and development of the flute with extensive illustrations, discussion of playing styles, vibrato and flute fingering charts. Provides related links.

Related Categories

• Home > Arts > Music > Instruments > Winds > Tin Whistle
• Home > Arts > Music > Styles > R > Regional and Ethnic > Celtic

 

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