what type of tuner do you use to tune to 420 or 432 , i tuned my Guitar to 432 and everyone was asking if i put on mew strings saying it sounds great i didn't...
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mockfordsteve
Jun 18, 2012 11:54 am
Hi Terry thank you so much - I'd seen Flutesheet, but hadn't spotted the mode 2/5 tab! The hole spacings/sizes seemed a bit weird on my first attempt - will...
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mockfordsteve
Jun 18, 2012 12:08 pm
I have heard a seven hole flute in 'F' which played a note between the fundamental note and the G# (normally hole 2). Of the two notes between the F and the...
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mockfordsteve
Jun 18, 2012 3:24 pm
Thanks guys for your 432hz replies - just spotted them. Great to read about the power of intention - with each of the (3) flutes I've made there has been a...
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Edward
edwardkort
Jun 18, 2012 4:12 pm
Steve, One should not overlook the simple physical changes, which occur in a flute after crafting, that affect tone quality. The two that come to mind are...
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mockfordsteve
Jun 18, 2012 5:34 pm
Thanks Ed, Fascinating and very useful! I treat my flutes with a few light coats of tung oil, rubbed well in, followed by a few applications of Renaissance wax...
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Dave Wilson
davewill.com43
Jun 19, 2012 7:28 am
Joe, I use a Korg A30 , which is a small credit card size portable unit and the Auto Tuner 3.06. The Auto Tuner is in the files section and can be downloaded...
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Erik
n0ew
Jun 19, 2012 5:37 pm
I have also used a small Korg (ok for road trips, as it is only like $20 or $30). But I prefer my Boss tuner (I have the chromatic model for woodwinds,...
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Kenny
kennykingflutes
Jun 19, 2012 11:03 pm
The flute raffle drawing is this Saturday (June 23rd). 2 flutes will be given away, a Kenny King flute and a Dana Ross flute. You can buy chances for one or...
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mockfordsteve
Jun 21, 2012 8:09 am
Had a look at Mike Jones' tuning tips (thanks Mike) where he mentioned online tuners with links in the 'files' section. Downloaded the Shaki tuner, and was...
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Mike Jones
mrjones822001
Jun 21, 2012 10:59 am
The Shak tuner has a self calibration process in it, go do the self calibration and it will be accurate. It uses your PC's electronic clock as a reference and...
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Mike Jones
mrjones822001
Jun 21, 2012 11:02 am
To compare the 2, are you having both turned on and reading the same note at exactly the same time? Less experienced players are not likely to be able to ...
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Barry Higgins
barry_white_...
Jun 21, 2012 11:08 am
Also if running by battery check that as the battery life goes down many of the tuners drift - the Sabine for example that I have (one of many different ones)...
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mockfordsteve
Jun 21, 2012 12:53 pm
Thanks guys! Barry - the Korg's got new batteries (Duracell). I did wonder if it might be temperature-sensitive, as it was a hot day (82 degrees - that's very...
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JIM MOREHOUSE
flutewood
Jun 21, 2012 1:30 pm
what about this site? http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/AP_Guitar_Tuner/ Also will the cheap little mics that com with computers have any false readings. ...
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Michael Jones
mrjones822001
Jun 21, 2012 1:59 pm
You want tuning and playing to be with a temp stabized flute, not one that is cold nor one that is hot. If you were to take a room tmperature flute and play it...
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Michael Jones
mrjones822001
Jun 21, 2012 2:16 pm
On the Menu bar Options/check sound card. It will play a reference note and the microphone will pick it up looking for accuracy. Look at the Menu Help Mike...
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mockfordsteve
Jun 21, 2012 8:21 pm
Well how about that - did the calibration, and it turns out my Korg tuner is spot-on, after all that! I wonder whether the Shaki tuner 'remembers' the...
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Mike Jones
mrjones822001
Jun 21, 2012 10:19 pm
It remembers it Mike Jones ... From: nativeflutewoodworking@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nativeflutewoodworking@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mockfordsteve Sent:...
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ScottV
scottevines
Jun 23, 2012 9:05 pm
The Minwax Clear Aerosol Lacquer (Clear Gloss) MSDS does not list Cellulose Nitrate (nitrocellulose) as an ingredient. Deft Clear Wood Finish Gloss Lacquer...
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tejasmed
howln_pepper
Jun 23, 2012 9:19 pm
I have used both...but prefer the Deft...I have a tank that I dip all my flutes in. Sure it takes a bit of time to dry, and the Deft to bond with the wood......
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Kerrye Raven
crowfeather01
Jun 24, 2012 11:03 pm
Washte Donn, I agree totally with you on the re tuning! Jeeze, I've seen some of my flutes and others timings change by more than 5 cents after the flute has...
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davewill.com43
Jun 25, 2012 12:02 pm
I have a 7/8" F#4 at 369Hz in walnut. The tuning has gone well and all is ok except the overblow register. My results are; xxx xxo > 783 hz xox xxo > 830 hz ...
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Barry Higgins
barry_white_...
Jun 25, 2012 3:08 pm
Finish is always seems to be a personal thing with perceptions held tightly. There is no doubt finish changes the harmonic structure of a flute sometimes in a...
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Barry Higgins
barry_white_...
Jun 25, 2012 3:30 pm
Although I have not tried or time tested the product, Crystal urethane, but reading the product info on the site would give me caution. First of all it is an...
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Kenny
kennykingflutes
Jun 25, 2012 5:20 pm
Sorry I didn`t get this posted earlier. Congratulations to "Three Guys With Notes" from Virginia (www.threeguyswithnotes.com) for winning the Dana Ross flute...
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Mike Jones
mrjones822001
Jun 26, 2012 1:50 am
Once the fundamental notes are in tune there is not much more you can do to tune the other notes without shifting the holes north or south. Any undercutting...
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John Hnath
fishpathodoc
Jun 26, 2012 2:17 am
I contacted the manufacturer of Crystal Urethane regarding safety on flutes. Here is my inquiry and their response. ________________________________ From: John...
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Mike
moosewinds_mike
Jun 26, 2012 2:59 am
I agree--once the lower register is tuned, doing anything more to the holes to tune the second register will knock the lower register notes out of tune. But...
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Kerrye Raven
crowfeather01
Jun 27, 2012 12:50 am
Washte John, Pilamaya for asking and posting this info:-) My friends that are hippy green freaks brought this stuff to me for there 2 flutes I'm building for...
