It is so long that the head joint has to be curved a full 180 degrees to allow the flutist to reach the mouth hole. Its tone is extremely deep, and even more breath is required than on the alto. The F-flat flute is a slightly smaller version of the soprano. Its main use is for children whose hands are not yet large enough for a standard flute. The piccolo is a small flute with a high, shrill tone.
Various combinations are also available.
When buying a student model, make sure it has been designed so that you can close all keys without hitting others. The fingerings for all these flutes are basically the same as on the concert flute, but transposition is necessary when reading music. Electronic Amplification Flutes can be amplified by microphone or by pickup. There are advantages to each method. A microphone gives you a certain degree of flexibility by allowing you to move closer and farther away.