If you choose to use the results of the flute measurement survey the average bore diameter is 0858. Get a strip of paper wrap it around the flute body.
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Flute body measurement. You can unsubscribe at any time. The modern flute was developed by theobald boehm who experimented with it from 1832 to 1847 desiring to give it a bigger tone. The nearest router bit is a 78 diameter bit but rather than boring to a depth of 04375 you would bore to a slightly shallower 0421 to achieve an eliptical bore of the same cross sectional area. The flute as shown above is a transverse or side blown flute. A 78 inch bore is used on flutes in the key of f g and a side to side at maximum width 1 1932 inches. He finally produced a parabolic bowl shaped head joint attached to a cylindrical body with open standing keys and finger pads to cover large finger holes.
Be the first to know when we have news discounts special offers and promotions. 2m 40cm body full length. Measurements of quena. Top to bottom 1 732 inches. Id rather you have a correctly tuned flute than a display piece. 130cm x 45cm x 24cm.
The dimension of the true sound hole that is parallel to the length of the flute body is extremely important and with most sound mechanisms should be precisely 7 32 inch. Flute is a d flute with c foot. Fluke portable temperature measurement devices and tools are precise accurate and rugged. If this dimension is exceeded the flute begins to lose its clear sound begins to become breathy. Knowing the correct measurement is very important. We dont share your email.
Tape or glue the paper to form a paper tube. A 34 inch bore is used on native american style flutes in the key of b and c side to side at maximum width 1 916 inches. Top to bottom 1 716 inches. The expression high pitch refers to the period in england 2nd half 19th century where playing pitch reached 452 to 455 hz before being pulled back to 440 hz. Flute in c silver lip plate brass body with silver plated. Silver lip plate brass body with chrome plated silver plated keys soldered tone hole stand case included body weight.
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