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Trivia about fife

  • The basic pitch of this small flute is usually A-flat
  • This military flute derives its name from the German word for "pipe"
  • A type of flute with 6 finger holes, its main modern use is in drum corps & military bands
  • Though it's carrying on an older tradition, 2010 marks the 50th birthday of the current this & Drum Corps
  • It's the flute heard here: no drum, though
  • Often accompanied by a drum, it's the instrument heard here
  • Often played with drums, it's held horizontally, has 6 finger holes & was developed in Switzerland
  • The name of this small flute comes from the Latin for "peep"
  • It often has 6 holes in it
  • This musical instrument is sort of a keyless piccolo