Since the 2nd register notes above the minor 9th tend to be flat, it is worthwhile to try the higher notes with the top 2 holes open. This will sharpen the pitch and bring the notes closer to (if not perfectly) in tune, as long as the waveform doesn't collapse. Some makers use this as their standard fingering, as it both facilitates tuning and lets the player jump from the octave note to the 2nd register note without any left hand finger changes.
Yes ... excellent suggestion! There are a number of alternate fingerings to try (and the video was already 9 minutes longs, so I didn't want to get into all the possibilities) ... but here are some things I have found that work on a few of my flutes: opening the top two holes (as you suggest), leaking the *second* hole from the top and keeping the top hole closed, sliding *into* a fingering such as
Thanks for this, very helpful as I've been recently exploring songs that go into that second register. Thanks for all you do for the fluting community!
Thank you so much for this video Clint, it was definitely helpful in reaching that second register which is so important because so many songs have a few notes in that register. One question, would you say a particular design lends to hitting the second register more effectively, such as the flue in the body of the flute as opposed to the flue in the bird ? Also how about the type of wood, will a harder would contribute to a cleaner second register ? I am looking for a flute that hits the second register effectively and cleanly, would you be willing to recommend any particular makers. It is so hard to assess via websites, especially these days. Thank you for any input regarding this issue again.
@@randymotz134 Right ... it's kind of hard to see, I guess ... Can't believe I didn't put up a finger diagram??? What time in the video are we talking about - maybe I can fix it with a not or some overlay or some such ...
I know that I have a few flutes that will do all those notes. I think I will go through ALL my flutes now. Looks like you threw in some fingerings for notes not even in the chromatic scale? That's a lot of notes!
Yes, I don't think I stressed enough that there are a lot of combinations that might work ... you wind up doing a lot of squeeking and squawking to find those notes, but there's gold up there!
Very good video thank you!!! 🙂🙃🙂😇
Thank you so much for this experience Clint! All three of my homemade flutes - E, F# and A - coped with this task. I am proud of them!
Great advice as usual, thanks.
Since the 2nd register notes above the minor 9th tend to be flat, it is worthwhile to try the higher notes with the top 2 holes open. This will sharpen the pitch and bring the notes closer to (if not perfectly) in tune, as long as the waveform doesn't collapse. Some makers use this as their standard fingering, as it both facilitates tuning and lets the player jump from the octave note to the 2nd register note without any left hand finger changes.
Yes ... excellent suggestion! There are a number of alternate fingerings to try (and the video was already 9 minutes longs, so I didn't want to get into all the possibilities) ... but here are some things I have found that work on a few of my flutes: opening the top two holes (as you suggest), leaking the *second* hole from the top and keeping the top hole closed, sliding *into* a fingering such as
@@ClintGoss Another fingering that raises a flat "top" note is sometimes
ready to take my flutes to this level... seeming to need a hole size increase... but certainly need this in my playing repertoire! Thanks Mr. Gloss
Thanks for this, very helpful as I've been recently exploring songs that go into that second register. Thanks for all you do for the fluting community!
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Thank you so much for this video Clint, it was definitely helpful in reaching that second register which is so important because so many songs have a few notes in that register. One question, would you say a particular design lends to hitting the second register more effectively, such as the flue in the body of the flute as opposed to the flue in the bird ? Also how about the type of wood, will a harder would contribute to a cleaner second register ? I am looking for a flute that hits the second register effectively and cleanly, would you be willing to recommend any particular makers. It is so hard to assess via websites, especially these days. Thank you for any input regarding this issue again.
High aspect ratio - long for the bore diameter - I think is the primary design parameter that enhances high-register play.
Great lesson but I think I missed something regarding the fingering for jumping the octave without blowing harder.
I'm just leaking the top hole ... is that what you're asking??
@@ClintGoss I believe so. Your fingering is so quick, I did not catch that.
@@randymotz134 Right ... it's kind of hard to see, I guess ... Can't believe I didn't put up a finger diagram??? What time in the video are we talking about - maybe I can fix it with a not or some overlay or some such ...
@@ClintGoss Near the end, when you were jumping the octave.
How about pocket flutes?
Yes, another thing I should have mentioned ... smaller (i.e. higher-pitched) flutes seem to do better int he second register.
Hi Clint , What is this flute. Where i can buy this. Or any one can please tell me about this flute. I really like the first one.
I know that I have a few flutes that will do all those notes. I think I will go through ALL my flutes now. Looks like you threw in some fingerings for notes not even in the chromatic scale? That's a lot of notes!
Yes, I don't think I stressed enough that there are a lot of combinations that might work ... you wind up doing a lot of squeeking and squawking to find those notes, but there's gold up there!