Why is the flute a 'girly' instrument?

As such, the girls are more likely to be assigned the lighter and softer (in terms of volume) woodwind instruments, and the lightest instrument in the woodwind family is the flute (and piccolo). read more

Men were the first to play it for several thousand years. women have only been able to for about a hundred or so. read more

There is a stereotype that makes everyone believe that flute players are girly. This is because the flute can be looked at as pretty and shiny. The people that pick the flute because it is shiny generaly quit after they realize that it is hard work. read more