Because i started learning flute with one and now i find it i bit hard to play closed hole flutes!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: That's odd, for most people the opposite is true!. The open-hole is not in itself more advanced!. Some flutists think that the tone (always a subjective judgment) is bigger in an open-hole instrument!. I have nerve damage so I prefer closed-hole (even my clarinet is an old Normandy plateau model)!. So play what works best for you and don't worry about what others might "consider"!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Although there are many fine players who play plateau-system flute )closed holes) there are far more who play open holes!. Some of the previous responses have been full of erroneous information, or have repeated foolishness from a previous age!. The GREATEST advantage of open hole is not in half-holing, or playing various Baroque, Irish, or modern blandishments, but in the fundamental technique of the instrument!. Air must escape rapidly for the notes to play cleanly!. In a closed-hole flute, the *rise* of the keys above the chimneys is great; in an open-hole flute, because of the venting of the open hole, the rise can be lower!. This causes less key travel, and therefore contributes to a faster and more fluid technique!. There are far more important factors in flute construction - all other factors of manufacturing quality being EQUAL!. The construction and CUT of the headjoint is paramount; the metal content is also crucial here!. The tube os the instrument being silver or plated is LESS of a factor - but still perceptible to many players!. The question of B or C foot is FAR more complex than *one lower note* - it affects resistance of 3rd octave notes, especially!. Split E, donut, RF modification, and other compensations to facilitate E3 are a consideration!. C# trill key!? Rollers!? If you wish to discuss flutes and flute playing in far more depth, I suggest you got to Yahoo Groups and join FLUTENET!. There are over 3,000 of us there who enjoy discussing flutes and flute playing!.Www@QuestionHome@Com The plateaux model (holes closed by a cap depressed by the fingers) has a slightly less resonant tone, but is easier to play: you have no problem accurately covering the holes!. The open hole model requires precise placing of the fingers, but allows hole-shading, half-holing etc!. which are essential for flattements (18thC French music) and for the polytonal effects in some avant-garde modern stuff!. It is also rather lighter, which makes a difference to some players!. For the standard orchestral & solo repertoire, it doesn't actually make a lot of difference - go with whatever suits you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com I'd like to answer your question with an example, James Galway, one of the most famous flautists there is!. was giving a class at a university!. At seeing his solid gold flute one student said "no wonder you play so well, look at your flute"!. At hearing this Galway asked if he could use the student's flute for a piece!. It was a student flute with a C foot joint and closed holes, but the students couldn't tell the difference in his sound!. If you have mastered the flute, it really doesn't matter what type you play on!. In all reality opened holes gives it an extra 5-10% better tone which is hardly noticeable!. It does however force you to have exact fingering position which is a good thing!. Keep it Up!Www@QuestionHome@Com Open-holed flutes are indeed more advanced!. You have to be able to maintain a constant airstream, and you have to be able to keep all of the keys covered, preventing any leaks, otherwise a horiible, or no sound will come out at all!.Www@QuestionHome@Com It's important to play a flute (either closed or open hole) that plays properly!. The arguments between open and closed hole flutes is like asking if someone says bagel or baggle or toe-mae-toe & tow-maut-oe!. Professionals use either or and it doesn't make much of a difference!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |