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,
National Flute Association catalog of more than 15,000 works, many of which are rare or out of print. The library is located at the University of Arizona Fine Arts Library in Tucson, Arizona. NFA members create ongoing publications to communicate with the flute world and share valuable research, history, educational, and pedagogical resources. The NFA’s member magazine, "The Flutist Quarterly," is published each season and includes contributions from members, flute scholars, and other enthusiasts from around the world. The NFA also produces special publications, including "The Flutist’s Handbook", "Kindcaidiana", and historic recordings. National Flute Association The National Flute Association (NFA) is the largest