Articles about musical instruments of all kinds - from violins to drums to guitars to pianos to keyboards to saxes to trumpets to... home :: flutes How to shop for a flute Flutes The flute is one of the most common musical instruments. Fingers and lips are used to play this instrument. The different combinations of fingers are used to produce the sound. Mouth air vibrates in the tube and creates the sound. The flutes are made up of wood and metals. Plum wood is..