Thursday, September 6, 2018

Types and Techniques of Native Flutes


·         Microtones: This refers to taking intervals which could be very little, i.e. smaller than half a step. The Western modernized flute is an exception as almost every flute around the world has been designed using instruments that are non-tempered along with microtonal intervals which help in tuning and clear sound playing. The best elegant example ofthe microtonal technique is transverse flute from India or bansuri.

·         Whistle Tones: This technique is produced when the flute is blown with slow air. There are many instruments, which are made wherein very soft and notes with high-pitch are created. The example for whistle tones technique is a ceremonial flute.



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