modern flute
B foot
G4
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Fingering Acoustic schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
The flutist uses the same fingering for G4 and G5, but changes the speed, length and shape of the jet. The first five minima can be played. All lower minima support harmonics in G4. In G5, only the even minima are involved.
Sound spectrum
of a modern flute with a B foot played using fingering for G4.
You can hear G4
played by Geoffrey Collins.
may suggest other fingerings for this note.| 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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