Dear flutists and flute enthusiasts, We’re celebrating the 3rd year anniversary of the most unique and innovative project in the flute world with the release of the 11th edition of The Babel Flute! Explore 21 new articles covering a wide variety of topics. This edition features 5 new authors, bringing the total number of contributors to 94 from 30 countries! Our platform has reached over 3.5 Million views! Our audience comes from 238 countries! In this edition: Alexandra Petropoulos (UK) explores the decline of hobbies in modern society, where leisure activities are often judged by their econo ..read more

by Ludwig Böhm, great-great-grandson ***We continue the publication of a series of articles by Ludwig Böhm from“Commemorative Writing on the occasion of Theobald Böhm’s 200th Birthday, Munich 1994”, gradually approaching the celebration of Theobald Böhm’s 230th birthday on April 9, 2024. On the Trail of my Great-great-grandfather Theobald Böhm, Flautist, Composer, Flute Maker, 1794–1881 History of Theobald Böhm and correct spelling Theobald Böhm as a flutist Theobald Böhm as a composer Theobald Böhm as a flute maker Theobald Böhm’s comment on the open G sharp key The Inventor of the Bb t ..read more

Anush Naroyan Ο Δημήτρης Κούντουρας είναι ένας από τους πιο σημαντικούς μελετητές της Παλαιάς μουσικής στην Ελλάδα. Ειδικεύεται σε ιστορικά είδη φλάουτου και στη μουσική από τον Μεσαίωνα μέχρι το Μπαρόκ. Είναι ένας μουσικός που παίζει Παλαιά  μουσική, ένας καλλιτέχνης που επικεντρώνεται στην αναβίωση των μουσικών έργων της  ..read more

by Alexandra Petropoulos Since when did hobbies fall out of fashion? In this day and age, where attention spans are short and productivity is a virtue, hobbies feel like an opulent luxury (unless you’re able to prove that it was ‘time well spent’) Our leisure time finds itself under siege by the same metrics that rule our working hours: if it’s not making us money or future-proofing our lives, then it’s a waste of time. You knit? You better be selling those socks and cat sweaters on Etsy. Like taking photos? You know you could monetise those on Instagram, right? Even gamers aren’t free from th ..read more

Антон Кушнiр Національні об’єднання флейтистів існують багато десятиліть –  «DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR FLÖTE e.V. (DGF)», «BRITISH FLUTE SOCIETY (BFS)» та ін. Вони започатковують фестивалі та конкурси, мають власні видання, співпрацюють з провідними виконавськими колективами та навчальними закладами. Але головне те, що вони взаємодіють між собою. Можна говорити про те, що нині створена система комунікації флейтових організацій Європи. Для українських флейтистів глобальна підтримка цього дружнього «флейтового світу» стала особливо відчутною в умовах творчої протидії агресору. У 2019 ..read more

Автор – Марина Вологдина 14 апреля исполнилось бы 85 лет со дня рождения немецкого композитора Вернера Роттлера. Мне посчастливилось познакомиться с ним в далёком 1985 ..read more

By Rachael Simon, with contributions from Kimberley Jurens Whenever anyone asks about fixing their flute themselves, their question is typically met with at least these two different types of replies:   “Don’t touch it! You’ll ruin your flute forever!” “It’s easy, anyone can do it. Taking it to a professional is overrated.” Both of these sentiments are well meaning.  I equally agree and disagree with both.  Here’s my response: “Since flutes are delicate instruments with many interrelated parts and sensitive adjustments, knowledge of the mechanism and materials is require ..read more

New album by Australian flautist Laura Chislett and composer Edward Cowie Despite three decades apart, renowned Australian flautist Laura Chislett and composer Edward Cowie, with their instruments as extensions of thought, craft a rich tapestry of sonic colours and inventive possibilities. This profound ritual of spontaneous outpourings invites listeners on an immersive journey, experiencing the direct transmission of sensory encounters through eight tracks that shape the discovered music of the moment. The album, a testament to their enduring creative connection, offers a unique fusion of mus ..read more

by Lea Pearson This lesson took place in the context of a group, the Transformational Teacher Training Program. While the program is centered around pedagogy, we also offer master class opportunities for the teachers to work on their own issues. This student had been wanting for some time to address breathing.  Dr. P is myself, T is the student. This adult has their own studio, teaches group lessons in local schools, and is an active performer. The text in blue represents my intentions  and inner dialogue as I am working with the student. The time set aside w ..read more

by Rogier de Pijper When I was sixteen years old, my flute teacher gave me ‘Density 21.5’ by Varèse. In this piece, there is a technique that I had never played before. Above some notes, there is a plus sign indicated. The intention is to play a key click while playing the note. At that time, I found it to be a funny technique, but most of my attention was focused on the passage where the D7 has to be played frequently. Key clicks and notationThere are two types of key clicks:  Key clicks where you only click the key without blowing into the flute. These are often notated with a cross a ..read more