Acoustics of baroque, classical and modern flutes |
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F4 |
Fingering Acoustic schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
The flutist uses the same fingering for F4 and F5, but changes the speed, length and shape of the jet. The first five minima can be played. All lower minima support harmonics in F4. In F5, only the even minima are involved.
Sound spectrum
of a modern flute with a B 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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