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I can play a flute vs I can play the flute

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I can play a flute' implies the ability to play any flute, while 'I can play the flute' specifically refers to playing a particular flute. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to playing any flute or a specific flute.

Last updated: March 08, 2024

I can play a flute

This phrase is correct and implies the ability to play any flute.

This phrase is used when referring to the general ability to play the musical instrument called a flute.

Examples:

I can play a flute, a clarinet, and a saxophone.

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Mar 15, 2012 ... Jesse Hernandez 8 months ago. Hi Rebecca you helped me alot now i can play a flute the way i want to. Read more Show less. Reply · 1 2 ...
Mar 19, 2014 ... Slothz Slothz 1 day ago. Well I can play a flute with my butt. Read more Show less. Reply · 1. ▽ Report spam or abuse. RXTZMafiaboyz 1 year ...
Pyan Musiclover my major in classical vocal...i can play a flute and piano as a basic as well... May 20, 2011 at 4:32am. Remove. Remove. Music Teacher Whr ...
Apr 25, 2013 ... :iconlunamoonpool: lunamoonpool Featured By Owner Jan 3, 2015 Student General Artist. I'm soo glad i can play a flute so i can play this!

Alternatives:

I can play the flute
I can play any flute
I can play different flutes
I can play various flutes
I can play multiple flutes

I can play the flute

This phrase is correct and specifically refers to the ability to play a particular flute.

This phrase is used when talking about the ability to play a specific flute that has been previously mentioned or is known in the context.

Examples:

I can play the flute that my grandfather gave me.

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Apr 18, 2012 ... Flora alex 1 year ago. now I can play the flute:) ! ! ! Read more Show less. ▽ Report spam or abuse. MrFireblade67 2 years ago in reply to ...
Nov 8, 2010 ... xxxvolpex3 4 years ago. WHAT A CUTIE! I CAN PLAY THE FLUTE NOW! THANKS CHENZZZZZ ;] -COUSIN SAMANTHA. Read more Show ...
Oct 10, 2010 ... Liane Rohr 4 years ago. I can't believe it I can play the flute but that was awesome. Read more Show less. ▽ Report spam or abuse ...
I can play the flute. Music was my favourite A-level, and I used to love composing my and stylising my voice to sound like 90's singing sensation Tori Amos.

Alternatives:

I can play a flute
I can play my flute
I can play that flute
I can play this flute
I can play the specific flute

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