classical flute
D foot
F#4
| Acoustics of baroque, classical and modern flutes |
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Acoustic and Fingering Schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
Sound spectrum
of a classical flute with a D foot played using fingering for F#4.
You can hear F#4
played by Geoffrey Collins.
| Acoustic measurements are available for these flutes - modern B, modern C, classical C, classical D, classical flared, baroque Sound clips are available for modern B, classical flared and baroque |
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a covered tone
hole or key pressed
an uncovered
tone hole or key not pressed
a partly covered
hole