Can I leave my flute in the car?

In any circumstance, the flute should never be stored in hot direct sunlight, near a heat source, and should be protected from extreme dryness. Leaving a flute in a hot car will result in damage! The use of an instrument humidifier is highly recommended, especially in dry climates.

Can you leave a flute in a cold car?

The next thing you need to know about your flutes and the winter season is that the freezing cold weather is very bad for your instrument as well. Never ever ever leave your flute in the car overnight when it gets really cold.

Does temperature affect a flute?

As the lights remain on, the temperature rises, so that high heat and low humidity wreak havoc on the pads. Conversely, in frigid temperatures, some of the glues used to hold corks, felts, and shims in place can become brittle and fail, which will put the flute out of regulation.

Is it okay to leave my flute out?

If you like your shiny silver flute, it should live inside its protective case every single night of the year. If you are practicing several times a day, you can possibly leave it in a safe place (away from the grasp of a small child's hands) for an hour or two.

What should you not do on a flute?

Should you leave your flute out of its case, or not?

Does playing flute make your lungs stronger?

As a windpipe instrument, the flute is played through blowing air into a mouthpiece. Naturally, this gives your lungs and diaphragm a respiratory work out, making your core a lot stronger.

Does playing flute affect teeth?

Since perioral pressures from playing wind instruments can cause tooth movement and increase muscle tone, orthodontic consultation should be considered when selecting instruments for young players.

What happens if you leave a flute in a hot car?

Your flute will literally fall apart. Think about it: temperatures in vehicles can climb 50 degrees in a matter of just minutes. It gets hot enough to not only wilt your pets and children, but your flute will literally fall apart as well. The pads under the keys on your flute are “glued” on.

Can a flute get moldy?

As the New York Times writes, a colorful array of bacteria, mold and yeasts flourish on mouthpieces of all wind instrument varieties that “ can raise the risk of infections if not routinely cleaned.”

Is humidity bad for a flute?

It's very easy to over-humidify a flute - and if you do, you'll see how quickly and dramatically it reacts. You'll soon have swollen, tight joints, and run the risk of mould - not a good thing for a flute player to be breathing in! You'll find that just a few drops of moisture are enough to keep the humidity up.

Does heat damage instruments?

Exposure to heat for long periods of time can permanently damage your instrument, causing it to become warped and impacting tension in strings, keys, valves, and other key components. Close cases properly. Always ensure a tight seal when you put your instrument back in its case.

Why can't a flute get wet?

Woodwind instruments are HIGHLY affected by rain and moisture. Pads are made of felt and bladders and if they get wet, will expand and bloat causing the pad to not seal properly.

How hot is too hot for instruments?

After a few 90° -105° days, most people have a personal appreciation that heat might damage an instrument.

Is it OK to leave an instrument in the car?

At an extreme, heat can melt the varnish, loosen the glue, and wood can even crack. In the winter, anything below 60ºF will impair the sound of the violin. Leave it in a car and the pegs will loosen, but just as importantly the dryness of winter air affects the entire instrument.

Can you leave instruments in a hot car?

Heat can soften the varnish on an instrument and extreme humidity can weaken the glue joints and soften the wood causing deformation. Bows can easily bend or snap if they go from a hot car trunk to a cool air conditioned room. Damage to an instrument can be expensive to repair but is easily avoidable.

Can you leave instruments in the car?

The most important thing to remember when traveling by car is to always lock the car if the instrument is inside and to never leave an instrument(s) inside the car for long stretches of time. This leaves instruments prone to extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations, as well as direct sunlight exposure.

How many years should a flute last?

So, how long will a flute last? Most flutes will last up to thirteen years with proper care. Of course sometimes parts need to be replaced, but for the most part they can last decades. Most flutes do not even need major overhauls like metal repairs for at least ten years.

Why is my flute turning black?

What causes tarnish? The very dark almost black looking tarnish is caused by exposing the silver to sulfur. In the presence of hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere, silver forms a film of silver sulfide which is black in color. When silver sulfide forms on the surface of your flute, it darkens the silver.

Why does my flute sound fuzzy?

The most common cause of a fuzzy flute sound is that the student simply isn't using enough air. Flute is the only wind instrument that does not have a mouthpiece placed directly in or completely covering the mouth.

Can you leave instruments in a car overnight?

Short answer: NO. In our ask a luthier video series on the Fiddlershop channel, we focus on why it's most likely not a good idea to leave an instrument in the car on a hot day, or above 75 degrees. You can watch the video below on why heat and a musical instrument don't mix.

Can you travel with a flute?

Musical instruments must undergo screening when transported as carry-on or in checked baggage. Musical instruments transported as carry-on require a physical inspection at the security checkpoint. Inform the TSA officer if your instrument requires special care and handling.

What not to leave in a hot car?

Why are flute players good kissers?

The longer an individual plays the flute and continues to practice moving their lips and mouths just right, the better they become at moving all the tiny muscles in and surrounding their lips. I heard somewhere that it takes around one hundred and twelve muscles of the lips and face to make a good kiss.

Is flute good for anxiety?

Classical Indian Flute music is very helpful in reducing anxiety and also to control depression. Research has found that it is very effective way to treat depression.

Is playing flute good for brain?

One of the benefits of playing the flute is that it can help improve a child's cognitive skills. Playing an instrument requires children to use both sides of their brain simultaneously, which can help them develop stronger problem-solving and critical thinking skills.