Holes

6 finger Flute hole placement formula

6 finger Flute hole placement formula
  1. How are flute holes measured?
  2. Where do holes go on a flute?
  3. How many finger holes does a flute have?

How are flute holes measured?

Finger Hole Location

Measure the total physical length of the bore of the flute: the distance from the bottom end of the plug to the open foot end of the flute. Then divide this in half and mark a “midway” point on the body of the flute.

Where do holes go on a flute?

Here are the two most important rules for tuning:

  1. A hole will give a higher note if it is placed closer to the mouthhole. It will give a lower note if placed farther away.
  2. A hole will give a higher note if made larger. It will give a lower note if smaller.

How many finger holes does a flute have?

It is made of wood or cane, usually with seven finger holes and one thumb hole, producing a diatonic scale.

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