VIP Class Notes (Olivia)

traffic cones

venue- n – place to do something

nip – v – a crab nipped her toe

grab – seize v, grab/seize an object, opportunity

bruise – n/v, I have a bruise, her arm is bruised

shin

amateur – n , not a professional at something

vegetarian –

eggplant -aubergine

kale

History of flutes:

There were some people who found the ancestor of flutes, it was made of animal bones, birds and giant Mormons, people used it to play music. Then people used wood and bamboo and other things to carve out an instrument to play, and it sound better than the bones. Until 1800, people started to use metals to build the flute, and used in many bands. Iron flutes are very cool to play, the gold flutes are very expensive, the 24k and the 32k are valuable, costing about 30k to 40k, but it is easy to play, easy to hit high notes. I think in 10 years time, there will be flutes made out of jewels. I prefer the iron flutes because it’s easier to carry and protect.

I think the flute is better than the Chinese flute, as the Chinese flute has a shorter range but it sounds beautiful. To play the Chinese flute, a small piece of transparent bamboo sheet is used, where the sheet will carry the vibration. With the western flute, press fingers on the metal pedals to play sounds. There are many parts that go into playing the flute, every part is essential. The Chinese flute is very cheap,  flute has different sizes.

I have been playing the flute for 7 years, and I’m level 10. There is a girl in my class, she also plays the flute, but she gave up after level 1.