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- Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:14 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: Inspiring Luthiers and Musicians.
- Replies: 12
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- Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:22 pm
- Forum: Wind, Percussion, and Miscellaneous and Experimental Instruments
- Topic: fixing the pitch on a simple pvc flute and quena
- Replies: 6
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Re: fixing the pitch on a simple pvc flute and quena
The bore diameter/Bore length ratio of a flute can be variable from about 1/25 to 1/36. the shorter wider bore will give a more hollow flutey tone and the longer narrow bore will give a more reedy tone. here is a long known flute calculator program by Pete Kosel (I thing the link in the MIMForum nee...
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:07 pm
- Forum: Wind, Percussion, and Miscellaneous and Experimental Instruments
- Topic: Side-blown horn
- Replies: 12
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Re: Side-blown horn
You can tune the fundamental frequency by adding a wax (sealing wax) ring on the bore end. As you reduce the diameter of the end you will reduce the frequency. I think this technique works better than a tuning hole on the lower end of the horn. You can also cap the end with wood and then bore a smal...