Leave flute on flute stand overnight instead of dissemble it

[jianxli]

Because I practice every night, I find it time consuming to dissemble flute part and then putting them in the case. Is it OK to leave the flute on a flute stand overnight? Any disadvantages? Thanks.

[pied_piper]

The two main reasons NOT to leave a flute on a stand:

1-It is easier for a flute to get knocked over and damaged (especially if small children or pets are in the house).
2-The flute will tend to tarnish and turn dark more rapidly than if it is stored in its case.

[fluteguy18]

In addition to PP's comments you also need to think about the air itself and what's in it. We don't really think about it, but in all reality air is fairly dirty unless it's been ran through a filter. There's dust, dirt, pollen, hair, lint, and any variety of impurities in the air. Boogers are evidence of this. So if your nose filters it out, then just think about what all of that gunk is doing to your instrument for a second... All of those impurities will very slowly cause damage/issues to the instrument. Dust and dirt will collect in crevices and on pad surfaces.... So while it would seem like a minor and insignificant thing, just think about the dust that collects on a bookshelf for a moment. Same principle but it's your flute instead.

[mirwa]

Im actually the opposite, I encourage people to use a stand and leave the instrument on it.

I concur with others statements and sentiments, yes it can be damaged easily if located in a careles place, yes it ""WILL"" tarnish far greater than it would had it been stored away.

However, the goal is to learn and practice, with our local industry and discussions with parents and schools, those that use stands are learning at a far greater rate than those without, why........ pure laziness. If you see the flute sitting there you will tend to pick it up and throw a quick tune at the oddest of times, if its in its case its unseen and goes missed until the next lesson. Every time its picked up and played, the player develops there skills further, flute is one of those instruments you have to play to develop on

Advantages, on a stand it drys out far better than in its case

[jianxli]

Many thanks for all your input. I guess for inexpensive student flutes, it is a good idea to leave them on a stand, so there will be more chances to get played. For quality flutes, it is better to put them away to avoid tarnish.