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multiphonic
D5 F5 D6 F6
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Fingering Acoustic schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
This may be compared with the fingering for F5, but with two register holes. It may also be considered as the trill fingering for D#6 (C#6 to D#6) with enough cross fingering to flatten it approximately a semitone. The 2nd and 1st minima, respectively, correspond to these pitches. Note that the harmonics of both pitches are approximately supported as well.
You can hear the multiphonic D5 &
F5
played by Geoffrey Collins.
may suggest other fingerings for this multiphonic.| 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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a key depressed
a key not depressed
a part of the mechanism that is not normally touched 
a closed tone hole
an open tone hole