From Silver to Bamboo

Authors

Nicole Okeson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Kirt Saville, Brigham Young University

Keywords

oldest musical instruments, flute, music, Chinese flutes

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Music

Abstract

The flute is one of the oldest musical instruments in history. Flutes can be found in civilizations across the globe throughout time. While basic similarities exist between all flutes, including similar fingerings and embouchure, musical style and notation differ widely. China is one of the oldest continuous civilizations on earth. Much of traditional Chinese music dates back to the time of Confucius and much earlier.

Recommended Citation

Okeson, Nicole and Saville, Dr. Kirt (2013) "From Silver to Bamboo," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2313.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2313