Greg Pattillo listens to the music of participants after teaching basic instruction on how to beatbox during the National Flute Convention in Anaheim on Aug. 14. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
A young performer works on her fingering. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Flutest Carol Wincenc during the National Flute Convention. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Flute maker Weiling Zhou engraves a mouthpiece. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
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Flute makers showcase their craftsmanship and attention to detail in the exhibit room. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Drone flutes, which play two octaves, are showcased in the exhibit room. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Brittany Edmonson tries out a Contra Bass Flute in the exhibit room. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Angel Rubio plays the brightly lighte notes during the Kids Kamp. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
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Children watch as Greg Pattillo showcases his talent of beatboxing on his flute during a performance with Project Trio. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
A T-shirt hangs in one of the exhibitors booths. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
