Choosing an instrument that fits. If you've discovered that a young child is ready to begin learning the flute, your next question is probably, "What kind of flute should they start on?" Not long ago, the answer was simple: children usually waited until they were big enough to hold a standard concert flute. Today, however, young beginners have more options than ever before. From fifes and recorders to specially designed beginner flutes and curved headjoints, there are now ins