Summer for musicians is usually filled with outdoor performances, piccolo solos, and lots of gigs, so we have compiled a list of 15 must-have accessories that are sure to make those events a little easier!
Practice Note: The Practice Notebook for Musicians
The Practice Note by Gina Luciani is the perfect companion for your summer practice sessions. With this notebook, flutists can easily see plans, set goals, and track every part of their practice routine, including how they felt about it! The vibrant colors and encouraging quotes make this a must-have for the modern musician!
Practice Note: The Practice Notebook for Musicians
A Vibrant Minimalist Practice Planner for Every Modern Musician
There’s nothing worse than playing an outdoor gig, getting ready for that big flute spotlight moment, and BOOM! A huge gust of wind prevents you from even making a sound! The Win-D-Fender allows flutists to play outside in even the windiest of environments with no problem, and it even comes with a gorgeous velvet back that can attach to your flute case or bag.
WINDEFENDER
The Original Wind guard and sound monitor for flute. WINDEFENDER allows flutists to play in windy environments for the first time in history! Includes luxurious velvet bag that can be attached to your flute case.
Not happy with your sound, but just don’t have the money to upgrade headjoints or instruments? A LefreQue sound bridge may be the perfect solution for you! Coming in a variety of different sizes and metals, LefreQues can make a huge difference in tone quality, responsiveness, dynamics, and vibrance. The best part? They attach right to your current instrument with a knotted band and can be taken off easily!
LefreQue Sound Bridge – 41mm, 999 Fine Silver/Rose Gold Plated
This little guy is an absolute must-have for every flutist, and it truly does pay for itself after just one use! This multitool is double-sided with a spring hook on one end and a small screwdriver on the other. No more trips to the repair shop for loose screws or popped springs. This multitool comes in black, blue, red, and purple, and it also comes in a large size to accommodate alto and bass flutes!
Woodwind FIXIT Tool
A Multitool for every woodwind. One side is a spring hook and the other is a small screwdriver.
K&K Silver Bullet Microphone System
The K&K Silver Bullet Microphone System is a small, yet extremely powerful condenser microphone. With an incredible sound and frequency range, especially on wind instruments like the flute, it is a must-have accessory for any performing flutist at a surprisingly affordable price point!
K&K Silver Bullet Microphone System
The Silver Bullet Microphone is a very powerful condenser microphone with excellent sound and frequency range. Its outstanding performance, especially on wind instruments, makes this small mic an affordable tool for every musician.
Uncork your flute with the Celestine Flute Rexonator! A regular cork has 15 times more contact area than the CFR, which causes the sound to be absorbed and suppressed. The adjustable counterweight affects the weight and balance of the flute while improving articulation, response, resonance, and projection. No more cracked notes! In addition, the CFR is brass, so there will be no more need to replace your cork!
Celestine Flute Rexonator – Balance
Uncork your flute with the Celestine Flute Rexonator! Cork has 15 times more contact area than the CFR, causing the sound to be absorbed and suppressed.
Tarnish can cause your flute to lose that sparkle and look shabby. Sempre Tarnish Savers protect your instrument by not allowing the tarnish to accumulate! These innovative handmade anti-tarnish strips feature a treated cotton side, which should last at least 6 months!
Sempre Tarnish Savers – Practice Series (Choose a Color)
Protect your flute, or silver instrument, in style with this innovative, universal, anti-tarnish, handmade Tarnish Saver.
Directions: place Tarnish Saver anti-tarnish treated cotton side DOWN so that it touches the top of your flute (logo side should face you when you open your case!). Close case gently. Replace as often as you see fit, however, one Tarnish Saver should last at least 6 months.
This gorgeous bag is your flute’s “Little Black Dress!” From rehearsals to gigs to performances, this bag’s sleek, classic look will fit in anywhere. Made with vegan leather, this versatile bag has removable, adjustable shoulder straps, allowing the flutist to carry it by hand, over the shoulder, or even wear it like a cross-body!
Fluterscooter Black Matte Bag
From rehearsals straight to the concert stage, this bag is a classic!
After much demand, this vegan-leather bag was crafted in the same style as the popular Cedar Wood Bag.
The short handles and attached adjustable shoulder strap make it easy to carry by hand, over your shoulder, or cross-body!
This bag was designed to do it all – just like you do.
Whether you are a student, a professional, or an amateur, a good flute swab is essential to maintaining your instrument. The gorgeous color palette and patterns in the Sempre flute swab series make them as breathtaking as they are efficient! The high-quality cotton allows these swabs to effortlessly clean the interior of the instrument. The Sempre flute swab comes in two design series, so whether you are looking for bold and modern or sleek and clean, you can find it!
Sempre Flute Practice Series Flute Swab (Choose a Color)
Every color palette and pattern in the Practice Series is specifically curated to be bold, modern, and elegant for those that prefer to be daring. Just like the Artist Series, each cloth is designed to not only work effortlessly at cleaning the inside of the delicate instrument, but also to look and feel professional while doing so. With minimal branding on the underside of each cloth, paired with the highest quality cotton, the cloths in the Practice Series were created for professionals and amateurs alike.
Wiseman Traditional Flute Case
Did you know that your flute can be damaged INSIDE the case? If your case doesn’t house your flute properly, there is a big chance you will end up on your way to the repair shop! The Wiseman traditional flute case can house a B-foot or C-foot flute, and it comes with several different exterior and interior options! We are partial to the Vegan Black Leather with a dark blue interior!
Wiseman Traditional Flute Cases
Traditional wooden flute case that will house either B-foot or C-foot flutes
Roi Flute Master Cleaner Flute Swab
The newly redesigned swab makes cleaning your flute easier than ever before! The microfiber material at the end of the silicone rod will perfectly remove all moisture from the inside of both the headjoint and the body of the flute. The best part? The microfiber is washable! No more dirty rags inside your flute case!
Roi Flute Master Cleaner Flute Swab
Fine fabric for absorbing water quickly and perfectly.
Beaumont Large Microfiber Cloth
Keeping your flute sparkly has never been easier or more stylish! Coming in a variety of patterns and colors, the Beaumont Microfiber Polishing Cloths are soft and smooth, making them ideal for delicate surfaces like silver and gold. They are also machine washable and are available in small and large sizes.
Beaumont Large Microfiber Cloth
Keep your instrument looking flawless with these outstanding quality, microfiber flute cleaning cloths.
Altieri Flute/Piccolo/Laptop Backpack
Off to rehearsal, but don’t have enough room in your bag for everything you need? Look no further than the Altieri Combo Backpack! This classic backpack can hold multiple instrument cases, folders, accessories, and books. It is easy to carry with padded handles and a 4-layer quilted liner, which protects your instrument from damage, cold, heat, and moisture. It is also large enough to easily hold a tall orchestra folder, and it even has a laptop sleeve!
Altieri Flute/Piccolo/Laptop Backpack FLBP-00
You own a flute that you will play and cherish for years. Give it the care and protection it deserves with an Altieri Backpack. Born from mountaineering bags developed to meet the harsh conditions in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Altieri products are designed to shield your instrument from the rigors of freezing winters and hot summers while maintaining a refined style at home in any concert hall.
This sleek, stylish wand is an effective way to absorb and remove moisture from the inside of your flute. The colorful material sits atop a plastic rod, ensuring no part of your instrument gets damaged during cleaning! Our favorite feature? The top of the swab is designed to clean the cork plate, too! Grab it in a variety of colors.
Valentino Flute Helix Wand
Completely dry out your flute’s bore in one quick pass with Valentino’s newest swab, the Helix Wand. This Helix wand is 14 inches long.
This waterproof bag is designed to be worn across the body, making it a great choice for students headed to outdoor rehearsals! It holds a B-foot or C-foot flute case and has pockets for accessories. It comes in four fun colors, and its fabric is perfect to protect your instrument from high outdoor temperatures and unexpected rain!
Roi Flute Crossbody Bag
This innovative Roi bag is designed to be worn across the body and features a non-slip strap. It fits a B-foot flute case and has pockets for accessories. This bag is made of a special material that is waterproof and protects your flute and accessories from outside temperatures. Available in four colors: black, navy, wine and pink.