Flute Maintenance and Repair
Take care of your flute to make it last for years. Learn how to maintain your flute in this free saxophone repair video from an expert in instrument repair.
Series Summary
A member of the woodwind family, the flute is a reedless instrument that plays music when air is blown over the opening or an edge. Early flutes were made of bone and date back 30,000 to 50,000 years in certain parts of the world. There are different types of flutes including piccolo, treble flute, concert flute, soprano flute, bass flute, hyperbass flute and contra-flutes. The concert flute is the most common flute and is played using the fingers to push down “keys” that let air escape from certain holes. Each combination of keys makes a certain note. These flutes all vary in octave, range and pitch. There are bamboo flutes and double flutes that are made using organic materials and played by covering holes with your fingers. In this series of free video flute lessons, you will learn how to keep your flute in top condition. Our expert will explain how to clean the head joint and the bore, as well as how to fix bent keys and the corks in the head joint and under the keys. You will also learn how to oil the keys and clean your flute without taking it apart.-
How to Oil Flute Keys
Don't use too much oil on your flute or the key corks will fall off. Learn more tips on taking care of your flute in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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Tools & Supplies for Flute Maintenance
Window cleaning fluid and key oil are essential for flute care. Learn more about keeping your flute clean in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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How to Fix Flute Key Corks
Flutes missing key corks will not stay in tune. Learn more about tuning your flute in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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How to Fix Flute Head Joint Cork
Use "crown" to adjust flute head joint cork. Learn more about keeping your flute in tune in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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How to Polish a Flute
Use custom polishing cloth to clean your flute. Learn how to shine your flute in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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Different Types of Flute Finishes
Different flute finishes reflect light in different ways. Learn more about flute finishes in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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How to Adjust Tight Flute Tenons
Never use lubrication on flute tenons. Learn how to clean flute tenons in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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How to Assemble a Flute
Be careful not to bend keys when assembling a flute. Learn more about flute assembly in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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How to Fix Flute Spring Problems
Flute springs keep keys closed when they are not being played. Learn more tips for keeping your flute in top playing condition in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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How to Fix Bent Flute Keys
Keep flute keys oiled properly to protect them. Learn more flute maintenance tips in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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How to Clean Flute Head Joint
A small buildup of debris can affect the way your flute sounds. Learn more about why you should clean your flute in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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Flute Parts
The flute's head joint contains the mouthpiece. Learn more about the parts of a flute in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
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How to Clean Flute Bore
Clean flute bore after every time you play it. Learn how to make your flute last in this free flute care and maintenance video from an expert in instrument repair.
