Flutes

Saxophonists often double on flutes, which have similar fingerings to their primary instruments.

The flutes need to be louder than the oboes.

The flutes aren't playing together.

The flutes aren't playing softly enough.

The flutes need to play together.

The flutes and violins are playing in unison.

This group of musicians from the Andes mountain region of Chile and Peru calls itself Wayno. They play the traditional music of the Andes, using age-old instruments like wooden flutes, guitars, and bells. A variety of musicians, dancers and mimes regularly perform in the subways, playing for tips that help them earn a living while practicing their art.