Soprano flute alternative part is provided either for the C flute or for the piccolo. With the substitution of one of these more commonly found instruments, however, the distinctive colour of a treble flute sound is missing. Soprano flute The soprano flute (also called a third flute or tierce flute) is a type of flute, a musical instrument in the woodwind family. It is pitched in E, a minor third above the concert flute, and is the only member of the modern flute family that is not pitched in C or G. The pitch was set at a time such flutes substituted
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.