Acoustics of baroque, classical and modern flutes |
modern flute
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D4 |
Fingering Acoustic schematic Non-specialist introduction
to acoustic impedance |
With two holes open, the filtering effect of the downstream holes is clear at frequencies above 2 kHz. The first six minima can be played, but usually flute players only play the first, for which the higher minima aid the production of harmonics.
Sound spectrum
of a modern flute with a C foot played using fingering for D4.
You can hear D4 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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