Acoustics of baroque, classical and modern flutes |
modern flute
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B5 |
Fingering Acoustic schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
The flutist uses the same fingering for B4 and B5, but changes the speed, length and shape of the jet.
Sound spectrum
of a modern flute with a B foot played using fingering for B5.
You can hear B5 played by Geoffrey Collins.
Covered Fingering |
modern flute B foot |
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Fingering Acoustic schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
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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