Members of the western concert flute family the instrument is a prototype built for Italian flautist Roberto Fabbriciani by Francesco Romei, a Florentine craftsman. Members of the western concert flute family The western concert flute family has a wide range of instruments. The piccolo is the highest-pitched member of the flute family, with a range an octave above that of the concert flute. It is usually the highest-pitched instrument within orchestras and bands. The piccolo has a stereotype for being difficult to play in tune; its small size makes it difficult to construct an evenly tuned scale. The treble flute is pitched in the key of G,
The Focus Family Album The Focus Family Album The Focus Family Album is a compilation album by the Dutch progressive rock band Focus. It is a compilation album, the same concept as "Ship of Memories" from 1976. A total of 15 previously unreleased tracks and alternate versions are included on this set. The first of solo pieces by Thijs, recorded in early 2017 on his 1989 Muramatsu flute, especially for The Focus Family Album. Recorded by Geert Scheijgrond. The second of two tracks recorded during the Focus X sessions, but not included, due to its long length on an album which already flowed well.