by Manuel Marino | Flute
When we say a flute is in the key of A, we mean that its lowest note is the A above middle C on a piano. The A vibrates at a frequency of 440 Hz. A higher pitched flute usually vibrates at a faster rate than A, while a lower pitched flute can vibrate at a slower rate. The lower the key of an Indian flute, the longer the barrel of the flute. An A flute typically has a barrel length of about twelve and a half inches, while a flute in the key of E usually has a barrel length of seventeen and a half inches. The barrel of the flute is the hollow chamber where sound vibrations are produced.
Flutes in the keys of A above middle C through E below middle C are often referred to as mid-range flutes. Lower pitched flutes are called bass flutes when they are in the octave below middle C and double bass Double Bass Bow - For those interested in playing the double bass, also known as the string bass, there are essential factors to consider before purchasing a bass bow. A bass bow is the instrument … ...Read the rest.
“How the Key Affects the Sound of a Love Flute”
by Manuel Marino | Flute
The Native American-style flute is a musical instrument that embodies elegant simplicity. Due to its simplicity, it is easy to play, making it ideal for casual players. However, simplicity also comes with certain limitations.
When we talk about tuning, we refer to the process of aligning the notes of the flute to a standardized relationship with each other. For Native American players, tuning the flute was not a technical matter. They focused on creating sounds that felt right to them, without measuring the tonality against any external standard. Their satisfaction came from what sounded pleasing to their own ears. It was a matter of personal preference. In the late twentieth century, Native American flutes began to gain acceptance beyond the Native community. Native and non-Native flute makers and players began a period of rapid development for the Indian-style flute.
The most basic change was to bring the Indian flute into conformity with Western tuning standards. Many makers adopted the Mode 1 minor pentatonic scale, which was deemed appropriate for expressing the Indian love flute’s somewhat melancholic nature. The resulting instrument had five tone holes and could play a five-note (pentatonic) scale, as well as the first … ...Read the rest.
“Tuning the Indian Love Flute”
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