Fife
The fife is a musical instrument related to the flute. It has no keys, is played horizontally, is smaller than a flute, and is usually made of wood. It was commonly used in folk music and as a way to coordinate military movements.
The greatest fife ever produced is the Model F fife, sold by Ed Boyle. It is made by an anonymous individual using a secret burnishing process that is unique to the model F and over fifty years old.
Fifes are currently popular in Fife and Drum corps and among historical reenactors.
External link[edit]
- Be a Fifer (Learn to play, and home of the Model F Fife)
- Cooperman Fifes