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Flute Center Blog

From a guide explaining how to consign your flute, to what happens when you send your flute for repairs, The Flute Center's team of Resident Flutists share all about our favorite products, services and experiences! Stay tuned for new articles each month, including articles by special guests and partners.

Our Favorite Piccolo Books

Our Favorite Piccolo Books

Whether you're new to the piccolo or a seasoned player looking to expand your library, we've compiled a list of our favorite books and pieces to support your journey.

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All About Wood Flutes

All About Wood Flutes

There’s something truly special about playing a wood flute. The sound is warm, earthy, and full of character, totally different from the bright, brilliant tone of a metal flute. Whether...

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Top Reviewed Step-Up Flutes

Top Reviewed Step-Up Flutes

Finding the perfect step-up instrument can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. We've rounded up some of the top-reviewed intermediate flutes to guide your decision—each loved by real players...

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Flute Pad Types at Flute Center

Flute Pad Types at Flute Center

From traditional woven felt pads to modern synthetic options like Straubinger and Pisoni S2, each type offers unique benefits suited to different flutes and playing styles. In this blog, David...

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How to Use Shop Pay Installments

How to Use Shop Pay Installments

Shop Pay is an accelerated checkout option powered by Shopify that allows customers to save their payment and shipping details for a faster, more seamless checkout experience. Here’s how it...

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Split E Mechanism

Split E Mechanism

The Split E Mechanism on a flute is a special key modification that makes producing a clear and stable upper-register E easier! 

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Altus Headjoint Cuts

Altus Headjoint Cuts

Altus Headjoint Cuts by Alex Xeros Long before I became a Resident Flutist at Flute Center, before I was in the flute biz at all, I purchased a Miyazawa flute...

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Haynes Q Series Flutes

Haynes Q Series Flutes

For over a century, Wm. S. Haynes has been synonymous with world-class flute making, and the Q Series continues this legacy by providing high-quality craftsmanship at a more accessible price....

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