Where do the holes go on A PVC flute?

The hole for your mouth at the end cap should be 7/16” in diameter. The next 3 holes should be 3/8” each. The hole that is 10-3/4” from the end should be 11/32”, the 11-1/2” hole should be 7/16”, and the last hole measured at 12-3/4” should be 5/16”. Step 5: Customize Your Flute.

What note should flutes tune to?

Generally, ensembles will perform at A4=440; most flutes are designed to play at this (and a small range of other) pitch levels. After tuning your A, using a chromatic tuner, play a mid-range note (such as G) without looking at the tuner.

How do I check my flute tune?

Tune your flute. Play a single note, such as low A or B-flat, and sustain it for a few seconds. The tuner will show the name of the note you are playing. If the red line above the note name stays in the center of the gauge, then the note is perfectly in tune. If it stays on the left, you are flat.

How are Native American flutes tuned?

Most modern Native American style flutes are tuned to minor pentatonic scale. This scale requires five finger holes, but some makers add one more hole, often called „the sixth hole”. This hole is used in some melodies or for additional sound decorations, but in reality, it is not required for pentatonic scale.

Why is my flute always out of tune?

Yes, there’s a cork inside the head joint of a flute. It’s exact position determines how long the air waves are, and if it is moved even slightly then certain notes are just not going to sit where they are supposed to. There is so much to learn about how to be perfectly on tune on a flute.

How do you measure a flute for tuning?

Measure the distance from the center of the mouth hole to the end of your flute. Place the center of the first hole 43 percent of the distance from the center of the mouth hole down the flute body. Place the center of the second hole 50 percent of the distance from the center of the mouth hole down the flute body.

Which finger holes are tuned first on a flute?

This is a common convention among flute makers since this is the finger holes that is tuned first: When tuning a flute, you start by tuning the note with all finger holes closed. After that note is tuned, you generally proceed by opening holes at the South end and proceed up the flute, tuning each finger hole and the holes below it open.

How are the notes of the flute determined?

The notes of the flute are determined chiefly by the size and placement of the fingerholes. The chart below gives a rough guide to where to put the holes. The chart’s measurements are shown as percentages of distance from the mouthhole. All measurements are from hole centers, not edges. The chart provides a starting point only.

What does it mean to tune a flute without changing the note?

It also means you can change the hole size and its placement without changing the note. A larger hole could be placed farther from the mouthhole, or a smaller hole placed closer to the mouthhole. For tuning, the notes of the flute can be compared to the notes of a piano, pitchpipe, or other tuning instrument.