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by Thomas Hastay
Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:14 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Inspiring Luthiers and Musicians.
Replies: 12
Views: 12501

Inspiring Luthiers and Musicians.

Proof that you need very little to bring Music and Joy to the world!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6rgkCUstaE
by Thomas Hastay
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
Views: 12805

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...
by Thomas Hastay
Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: Wind, Percussion, and Miscellaneous and Experimental Instruments
Topic: Side-blown horn
Replies: 12
Views: 16774

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...

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