Introduction to flute about range and timbre

07-09-2024

Introduction to flute about range and timbre
There is innovation in flute making, and the professional flute tail is lengthened, which can descend to B note, which is related to playing overtones such as #f4. Therefore, the range is expanded to B ~ # F4, with a total of 44 semitones. B is the extreme sound zone; The bass areas C1-G1 are dull and thick, and the strong play is invalid, but it is effective below the medium strong. When playing weakly, the major tone is cold and bleak, and the minor tone is soft, which is more used in solo passages in bands. The midrange G1 ~ G2 is soft and tender, transparent and pure, with stable pronunciation; The timbre of high-pitched areas G2 ~ G3 is clear and cheerful, and full of timbre; Ultra-high-pitched areas G3 ~ C4 have sharp and exciting timbre and strong penetrating power; # C4 ~ E4 are extreme sound regions. Compared with other woodwind instruments, the timbre of flute is indifferent, weak in sound, not rich in expression and not as full in sound as other woodwind instruments, so flute is not suitable for imitating human voice. However, due to this characteristic, it is often used to express nature, such as fields, forests, lakes, spring, birds and echoes, and has its unique ability. Flute has a wide range, from C1 (or B) to C4 (or e4). There are great differences in timbre and expressive force between different sound zones, and the

use of breath is also different. The bass area is very soft, even a little cold and desolate, and generally does not play strong melodies. The pressure to breathe is small, but the gas consumption is large. When you are lucky, you should try to relax and open your mouth and throat to increase the flow of your breath. The tenor (from g1 to g3) is the best sound zone, with soft and gentle timbre, transparency and purity, and full of emotion. It can perform various dynamics at will, and the consumption of breath is relatively small, so it is easier to master luck. However, the timbre in the tenor zone is clear and cheerful, which is particularly distinctive, and it can achieve gorgeous effects when playing strongly. But breath needs strong support and consumes a lot of gas. When exhaling, you should ensure that you have enough strength, and also control the airflow speed so that it should not be too fast, otherwise the voice will be stiff and sharp. Flute has a soft and clear tone and a wide range: the middle and high notes are as clear as the first sunshine in the morning; The bass area is graceful as the icy moonlight; Moreover, he is good at coloratura, and his playing skills are gorgeous and diverse. He often plays the main melody in the symphony orchestra and is an important solo instrument.

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