Different places cite different numbers, but on Wikipedia the concert flute is said to usually have 16 tone holes, while the range is 3 octaves. I know it overblows to an octave, so 16+12 (overblow in semitones) is only 28, not 36.
- How many holes does a woodwind have?
- What are the holes in woodwind instruments called?
- Do woodwind instruments have holes?
- What instrument has the most holes?
How many holes does a woodwind have?
The basic flute (with six holes)
A longer tube produces a deeper sound. The length of the tubing is the primary factor in determining the exact pitch that the instrument plays, so having multiple holes on the flute is the only way to allow it to play a variety of pitches.
What are the holes in woodwind instruments called?
A tone hole is an opening in the body of a wind instrument which, when alternately closed and opened, changes the pitch of the sound produced. Tone holes may serve specific purposes, such as a trill hole or register hole.
Do woodwind instruments have holes?
In woodwind instruments, the effective length is changed by opening and closing finger- holes or keyholes along the side. This is the way pitch is changed within the same register of the instrument: all holes closed gives the lowest note, and opening the holes successively from the bottom end gives a chromatic scale.
What instrument has the most holes?
The ocarina is a wind musical instrument—a type of vessel flute. Variations exist, but a typical ocarina is an enclosed space with four to twelve finger holes and a mouthpiece that projects from the body.