Acoustics of baroque, classical and modern flutes |
classical flute
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B4 |
Acoustic and Fingering Schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
From E4 to B4 and E5 to B5, each standard fingering serves for two notes. The flutist uses the same fingering for B4 and B5, but changes the speed, length and shape of the jet.
Sound spectrum
of a classical flute with a flared foot played using fingering for B4.
You can hear B4 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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