FAQs Flute World
Here you will find frequent questions and answers regarding Flute World, ordering, instruments, music, and other products. We will constantly be adding to this list as more commonly asked questions are submitted.
Flute World & Ordering FAQs
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Do you ship to international locations? |
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Yes, we send orders world-wide. |
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Can I try an instrument before purchasing it? |
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Yes! Flute World will allow a 7-day trial period, starting from the arrival date of the instrument. Credit must be established to cover the cost of the instrument, but no charge will be made during the trial period. This is only possible for USA and Canadian customers. Please visit our Trial Information page or contact our Instrument Department at flutes@fluteworld.com for more information. |
Instruments, Music, and Other Products FAQs
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What is a Plateau model flute? |
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A Plateau model flute is one which has no venting holes at the center of the keys. See glossary page. |
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What is a French model flute? |
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Also known as an open-hole flute, a flute with venting holes at the center of the keys. See glossary page. |
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What is a C# trill key? |
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A C# trill key is a lever that activates a key over an extra C# tone hole. This makes trilling from B to C# easier. There are also other uses that facilitate fingering combinations. See glossary page. |
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What is a split E mechanism? |
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A split E mechanism allows venting only one G key while fingering high E. This facilitates production of high E and it provides a more stable response. This is a special order option available on most flutes. See glossary page. |
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What is a pointed key? |
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A pointed key is a flute design style that has the connection of the key to the rod styled with a pointed arm which extends to the center of the key. See glossary page. |
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What is a curved head joint? |
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It is a "U" shaped head joint that provides a shorter reach to the keys of the flute. It can be found on bass and some alto flutes, along with student model flutes for younger players. See glossary page. |
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What is an offset G key flute? |
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It is the style flute which has the G key offset slightly from the rest of the keys, mounted on its own posts, separate from the other keys. See glossary page. |
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What is an in-line G key flute? |
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The in-line G key model has the G keys in a straight line with the rest of the keys on the flute. See glossary page. |
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What are several listings of the same title in the sheet music section? |
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Often the same composition is published by several different publishers. We use a publisher code to identify the different publishers. |
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How can I find out the publisher's name? |
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Each music title in our catalog has an identification number that includes the publisher code --- it is the third, fourth, and fifth digits of the item's number. |
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