Why do we attept to make the ratio of the LENGTH OF THE BORE to the DIAMETER OF THE BORE at an eighteen to one ratio? Where did this 18:1 theory come from? ...
It came from attempts to find the correct aspect ratio for the bast sounding instruments. The aspect ratio directly affects playability and tone of the ...
Hi Ki-e-ta, In regards to your question about 18:1 ratio, I believe it was originally popularized by Douglas "Dusty" Moore, aka: Greatwave on Yahoo: Native...
Art, Would you please elaborate on that with details? Thanks, dale t. Art <lamedeer75@...> wrote: The 18 to 1 'aspect' ratio is a close approximation....
Sure Dale, I always cut my flutes long (beyond the 18:1 ratio) and trim them slowly to establish the fundamental. In doing so I listen for the 'best' sound....
Since this has been brought up, I do have a question. How does one know if the length is too long for the diameter? I seem to think that the fundamental will...
With all other things equal, larger bore for length will have richer timbre but will have a more limited 2nd octave. They are also constrained on how high the...
Doug, You're not full of beans. I've made penny whistle flutes with a ratio of 30:1 and they were sometimes slow to respond "after" the finger holes were put...
Art, Thanks for the elaboration. I've made flutes not tuned to any special fundamental too, especially when I couldn't bear to cut off a node near the end of a...
The Greater Houston and the Spring Cypress Flute circle are invited to play at Bear Creek Park on Saturday Oct. 7, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 PM. For details and...
You are welcome Dale, Kinda makes one wonder how a stick with a hole in it can get so complicated and provide so much fun. Art ... especially when I couldn't...
That woodpecker sure started something good. :-) Singing sticks,,, dale t. Art <lamedeer75@...> wrote: You are welcome Dale, Kinda makes one wonder how...
... here's another one. http://goss.rho.net/flute/htm/roura.htm To date I have made several hundred pvc flutes. My method uses round holes for the sac exit and...
Hi, If you get something together for Jim, I'd appreciate your sending a copy to me. I have made a few pvc flutes but am always interested in more information....
... sending a copy to me. I have made a few pvc flutes but am always interested in more information. I've made bamboo flutes too but have yet to make one as...
i found 2 plastic copys of a NAF at a swap meet ,made in india.a G and a F i bought em both for 10 bucks as a prank to play on one my flutie buddy. he played...
Hi Jim, Scott Loomis has a site showing measurements. http://www.loomisflute.com/forum/forum/008.html There is at least two other sites showing the how to...
Hello Robert, Of all the plans that are available, do you have an over-all favorite? I like the plan from Loomis, but then this was my first successful flute...
Hi All- I have been essentially offline since June and have no time to review archives now, so forgive me if I tred on someone else's territory. I will try to...
... favorite? I like the plan from Loomis, but then this was my first successful flute and is still one of my favorites. I then started making wood flutes and...
Hi Bev. Welcome back, put on some soft slippers and play your flutes. seems your rite on topic at the moment, people are discussing pvc flutes. Thanks for the...
Hi Tom and All- Thanks for the welcome back, Tom. Actually I did catch the tail of the PVC stuff, which was was impelled me to write. I am not yet home and...
I decided to make a NAF that I could carry in the car without risking damage so I just finished a mellow middle C flute using 1 inch white PVC. I didn't glue...
Just a question.... Will there be a lot of flute vendors displaying there flutes for sale from the group? Did anyone go last year? Any comments about the...
David, I was forunate to be able to attend the first festival, last year. It was wonderful. The classes were all great, as I was told by those that attended....
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