Flautist (Fluitist)
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A flautist is a musician who plays the flute. In most cases, a flutist will play the transverse flute, but it can also be a recorder. In addition, there are other types of flutes such as the piccolo, the alto flute and bass flute. A transverse flute belongs to the wind instruments within the category of woodwind instruments, despite the fact that most flutes are no longer made of wood but of metal. Because the flute used to be made of wood, the flute is still included in the category of woodwind instruments. A flautist will in most cases relate to a player of the transverse flute. A transverse flute consists of a long narrow straight tube that consists of three parts: the headpiece, the middle part with valves and the foot. A flautist is a musician who makes music independently, or makes music within an orchestra that consists of different musicians. In many cases, a flautist will make classical music, but this can differ per flautist because a flautist does not have to be part of an orchestra. Another name for a transverse flute can also be flute. The name transverse flute applies to a flute, because a flutist will play a transverse flute transversely. As described earlier, there are several flutes that can be classified as musical instruments. The recorder and the transverse flute are the most well-known forms of flutes. The profession of flautist should be seen as fairly general, because a flautist can play various musical instruments as a musician. In addition, flutists can work as musicians in different ways. Most flautists, like other musicians, are not professionally active as musicians. If a flautist is professionally active as a flautist, the name professional musician may also apply. In that case, you are usually part of an orchestra or other types of music company.
Flautists can perform solo or are part of a larger whole, such as a symphony orchestra or a wind orchestra in which several musicians play. The classical transverse flute is one of the oldest instruments and cannot really be seen in isolation from classical music. Flutists are therefore an important part of classical music, just like, for example, the trombonists, the drummers and the pianists who are all under the direction of a conductor. Learning to play a flute such as the transverse flute is generally a matter of a lot of practice and perseverance. Most musicians start their career on the recorder and later grow into another instrument such as the transverse flute. A recorder is just like the transverse flute a woodwind instrument, so the transition to another wind instrument can be fairly easy. Despite the fact that most transverse flute nowadays consist of metal, more and more flutists choose a wooden flute, because the sound of a wooden transverse flute is better according to the connoisseurs.
WORKING AS A FLAUTIST
As described earlier, as a flautist you will generally be part of a larger whole, such as a symphony orchestra or wind orchestra. In that case, the different musicians or musicians have to deal with a conductor. A conductor should be seen as a musical director, who is responsible for directing all musicians. Without a conductor, it is not possible to play together in a good way within a symphony orchestra or wind orchestra. It is the conductor who will ensure that the composition is played correctly by all musicians. If a flautist gives solo performances, the general term artist may also apply. This often concerns well-known flutists, who have unique talent. In practice, most flautists are part of a larger whole. It is not the case that flautists only play within symphony orchestras or wind orchestras. Think, for example, of church services, (choir) concerts and weddings.
WHAT DOES A FLAUTIST DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A FLAUTIST
Those who wish to learn to play a flute can opt for various courses, such as an internal training at a music association, a training at a special flute school or can opt for private lessons from a music teacher. In addition, you can opt for a course at a conservatory if someone wishes to develop further. Which training will fit best also depends on the level. In most cases, professional musicians all have a conservatory education. Learning to play a flute does not only depend on the level of education. Motivation and perseverance are also important words for a flautist. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A FLAUTIST CAN BE EMPLOYED
A professional flautist will in many cases have to be regarded as an entrepreneur. Think, for example, of flutists who are part of a professional orchestra. Most flautists are not professionally active and should rather be regarded as amateur musicians. The vast majority of musicians are not professional musicians. If a flautist or musician works as a professional musician, the musician is also called a musician. However, most flautists will not work professionally but rather as a hobby. It is conceivable that a flautist can be hired through an artist mediator or impresariat. A flautist can also work for a conservatory and give music lessons.
COMPETENCES FLAUTIST
The most important competencies of a flautist are the passion and knowledge of music. In addition, perseverance plays a major role, because learning to play musical instruments, such as the recorder and the transverse flute, is not always easy. Inspiration and motivation should not be missing as a flautist. Communication can also be regarded as an important competence. This is the case, because you will usually collaborate with several other musicians. If a flautist plays in a band or other musical composition, such as a symphony orchestra or wind orchestra, it is important that the flautist can work well with other musicians and with the conductor. Generally important words are insight, talent, ambition, practice and creativity.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A FLAUTIST
The labour market perspective of a flautist does not really apply, because the vast majority of musicians are not professionally employed as musicians. Only the best musicians generally have a chance of a paid job as a musician. Think of a symphony orchestra or, for example, the marine chapel or the air force chapel. The career opportunities of a flautist should therefore be seen in obtaining a paid job as a professional musician. In practice, this will generally be quite difficult. Networking and continuing to practice is important as a flautist and other kind of musician in most cases.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY OF A FLAUTIST
There are no examples of the working conditions, because most flautists will be active as a hobby as a musician and not professionally. It is also not possible to give a salary indication for this profession, because relatively speaking there are not many professional musicians.
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