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The FLUTE.-The flute is one of the


most simple instruments in use. In the


hand of a skilful player it is made to pro-


duce most pleasing melody,-its tones


are peculiarly sweet and subduing There


is kind of harmlessness in its sound hard


ly equalled by any other instrument. The


flute has been longer in use than any other


instrument 1t is, however, probable, that


IN its earlier history, it was blown in the


end. A simple piece of reed may be SO


blown, as to produce the lst, 3rd, 5th, and


10th. Holes being made the sounds may be
altered, so as to give great variety If
now piece is taken, having joint at one
end, and we blow in the hole nearest the
joint, we get more pleasing variety, ac-
cording as we stop or open other holes by
means of the fingers. Six holes for the
fingers being found sufficient for all the
sounds of the scale, no more are used, ex-
cept when necessary to produce interme-
date sounds by process Of different con-
trivances, these are stopped and opened by
keys, which are conveniently managed by
the fingers. Such probably is the correct
history Of the flute. Flutes made from hea-
Wy wood, with the blowing hole slightly
oval, generally sound the best, and are more
easily filled.