modern flute
C foot
B5
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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.
Covered Fingering |
modern flute C foot |
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Fingering Acoustic schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
Impedance spectrum of a modern flute with a C foot measured at the embouchure hole using covered fingering for B5.
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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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