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Flute History
This site contains information and resources for learning about the transverse flute and flute-playing in Western Europe and America over the past 800 years. The "flute family" is the oldest in the category of woodwind instruments.

The History of the Flute
The flute's earliest probable history dates back to approximately 900 B.C. This early flute, which was found in China, is called a ch'ie.

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