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This either needs to be qualified or removed, if the longest sustained note relates to one produced on a single breath, then that needs to be explicitely states as being a requirement, not as an aside on that attempt like it is now, if not there are instruments like the great highland bagpipe (which is a woodwind instrument) where you can sustain a note almost indefinately due to having the bag to use... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 118.210.48.177 (talk) 00:43, 14 November 2009 (UTC)
Strongly feel this whole paragraph should be removed or only included in a much more detailed discussion. "Harder to record" is very objective and though this generalization about directionality is somewhat accurate, it could be argued. For instance the compact nature of the alto sax makes its sound relatively directional & relatively easy to record. The french horn however can be recorded from the front, even though its bell points to the back, and is sometimes recorded from front and back at the same time. A contemporary player like David Sandborn can get as much volume out of the alto sax and "project to the stands" as many brass players. I would remove this paragraph, but feel that someone else who takes the time to expand the article might use part of the existing paragraph. --Greenfield1 (talk) 15:53, 24 November 2007 (UTC)
Brass instruments, on the other hand, are highly directional, with most of the sound produced traveling straight outward from the bell. This difference makes it significantly more difficult to record a woodwind instrument accurately. It also plays a major role in some performance situations, such as in marching bands.
Is that correct. I would of thought woodwind would be easier to record. Could someone care to explain? --Bazarnz 04:07, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
"by opening or closing holes in the body of the instrument using a mouthpiece."
I feel like the free reeds (harmonica, accordian, etc.) belong here, but it's not my domain so I'll wait on it.
I agree that we need to include the free reeds, but I'm no expert either. Christoffel
I think we need a separate list of woodwind instruments.Lebob 06:59, 31 Dec 2004 (UTC)
Are modern flutes really made from silver and gold? I would think that they'd be made of a less expensive metal, and possible be plated with silver or gold.
When did woodwinds start being made of metal? Someone please answer this.
Sean —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.67.65.83 (talk) 11:09, 25 December 2008 (UTC)
The first sentence says that the sound in woodwinds is produced when air is blown through a mouthpiece or against an edge. Does this overlook double-reed instruments or are the two bound reeds considered to be a mouthpiece?--LoboSooner 01:14, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
I deleted the entire section on presidents. This was a list of presidents with woodwind instruments, lacking any explanation or sources. The section was added by User:68.2.156.53, who has made numerous disruptive edits in the past. This user has declined to engage in discussion, even after repeated requests. WeisheitSuchen (talk) 15:50, 30 January 2008 (UTC)
I've removed the following section:
"== Comparison to brass instruments ==
One important difference between woodwind and brass instruments is that woodwind instruments are non-directional. This means that the sound produced propagates in all directions with approximately equal volume. Brass instruments, on the other hand, are highly directional, with most of the sound produced traveling straight outward from the bell. It also plays a major role in some performance situations, such as in marching bands. In the latter case, brass instruments will be the dominant sound in the ensemble as they are able to project their sound into the stands, while the woodwind sound will be retained primarily to the field"
It's trivia, unsourced, and not very accurate. - Special-T (talk) 13:25, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
I've added Gounod's Little Symphony for Nine Woodwinds (though, despite the name, it's actually 7 woodwinds and two horns). Still, it does an excellent job introducing the woodwinds. =) Shoemaker's Holiday (talk) 03:08, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
Would it be possible to add http://www.classicalmusichomepage.com/reference/woodwind-reference to the external links section. This page lists all the best oline reference materials for woodwind instruments. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ndifrancesco (talk • contribs) 13:02, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
The duduk is listed as a single reed instrument, when it's actually a double reed instrument. 2.80.16.43 (talk) 17:44, 15 March 2011 (UTC)
I have not seen the source of the following statement
"Examples of open flutes are the transverse flute, panpipes and ocarinas."
but this is not true in my experience. Open (in the sense defined in the article) ocarinas exist, but they usually go by different names, like the Chinese xun. Could someone with access to the source check this? EdvinW (talk) 11:23, 5 July 2016 (UTC)