Acoustics of baroque, classical and modern flutes |
classical flute
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F4 |
Acoustic and Fingering Schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
This fingering uses a key to open a hole, rather than raising a finger, but the acoustical difference is unimportant.
Sound spectrum
of a classical flute with a flared foot played using fingering for F4.
You can hear F4 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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