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- How does a conical bore affect the tone of a woodwind instrument?
- How are woodwind instruments constructed?
- What is a single reed woodwind with a conical bore?
- What happens when you cover the holes on a woodwind instrument?
How does a conical bore affect the tone of a woodwind instrument?
The wavelength produced by the second normal mode is approximately equal to the length of the cone, so its pitch is an octave higher. Therefore, a conical bore instrument, like one with an open cylindrical bore, overblows at the octave and generally has a harmonic spectrum strong in both even and odd harmonics.
How are woodwind instruments constructed?
The Woodwind Family. The instruments in this family all used to be made of wood, which gives them their name. Today, they are made of wood, metal, plastic or some combination. They are all basically narrow cylinders or pipes, with holes, an opening at the bottom end and a mouthpiece at the top.
What is a single reed woodwind with a conical bore?
saxophone, sax - a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore.
What happens when you cover the holes on a woodwind instrument?
A larger volume vibrates more slowly, for lower pitch; a smaller volume vibrates more quickly, for a higher pitch. For most woodwinds, the player changes pitch by opening and closing holes along the instrument's length. Closing more holes makes the instrument longer, making the notes lower.
