The flute took a long time to develop and is one of the oldest musical instruments and was invented in Central Asia. It is regarded as one of the first wind instruments to be created. The first evidence of the existence of the flute was in 200 B.C. At that time flutes were mainly used for hunting, signaling others, and as a way to pass time for people who were tending animals.
- The Yamaha flute has over two hundred small parts which are crafted with great precision.