The flute is played by blowing air across the lip plate, which causes the air to vibrate inside the instrument. The pitch of the note produced is determined by the length of the air column inside the instrument. The shorter the air column, the higher the pitch of the note. The flute is capable of producing notes over three octaves.
The flute is a versatile instrument that is used in a variety of genres of music, including classical, jazz, and folk. It is also a popular instrument for beginner musicians because of its relatively easy playing technique.