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Author: Jessica
Date: 2004-10-13 02:54
I've been playing flute for 5 years. Recently I find the notes in the first octave, C4 to B4 are a bit flat as checked by chromatic tuner. However the notes in the second and third octaves are in tune.
I tried to resolve this by pushing the headjoint a bit inwards aginst the middle joint. Then the notes in the first octave are in tune but the notes in the second and third octave are too sharp ! Can anyone here help me to solve this problem ? Thanks.
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Author: Flute 1
Date: 2004-10-13 07:21
When you have a japanese made instruments they are going to be a little more sharper than american made. Check your instrument for leaks. I usually close all keys and blow into the instrument to warm it to about 72 degrees. Because our instruments are made of metal, the temperature of the room may affect the intonation. If it is cold when you are practicing you are going to be flat and the more you play the sharper you become from blowing hot air into your flute.
I hope that this helps
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Author: Amanda
Date: 2004-10-13 12:01
ANY flute made within the last 15 years or so is most likely tuned to A=442. You will generally have to pull out more than flutes tuned to 440 if you are tuning to 440, as most American bands and orchestras do.
As for different registers having different intonation tendencies. . . welcome to advanced flute technique! the flute is very out of tune, and there's nothing you can do about it EXCEPT PLAY IN TUNE. adjust using more support and rolling out a little on your first octave notes (probably about to A above the staff) and rolling in a bit to keep your high notes down. Watch out especially for Cs and C#s which tend to be REALLY sharp, especially in the first octave.
Good luck!
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Author: Jessica
Date: 2004-10-13 16:05
thanks Flute 1 and Amanda.
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