Woodwind Methods Flute Instruments Article Summary Sheets Joshua Heaney Citation: Dick, Robert.

"Acoustics: Real Life, Real TimeWhy the Flutist and Flute Had to Evolve." Leonardo Music Journal 22 (2012): 15-16. Article Title: Acoustics: Real Life, Real TimeWhy the Flutist and Flute Had to Evolve Instrument: Flute Journal Title: Leonardo Music Journal, Jan. 2012 Summary: This article describes the process through which acoustical awareness enabled me to transform my perceptions of the flute and, indeed, to spearhead innovations that have taken place in its design, with visions of greater changes yet to come. Three misconceptions o Flute has only one basic tone quality, limited flexibility o Flute can only produce one note at a time o The Boehm system restricts microtones Rather than visualizing keys, try visualizing holes Stresses the importance of multiphonics and microtones in upcoming repertoire Hopes that composers and musicians both strive to push and expand the limits of what the flute can do and change overall perceptions

Woodwind Methods Flute Instruments Article Summary Sheets Joshua Heaney Citation: Cincinnati, Fluteworks. "How to Try Flutes Galore at a Flute Convention: A Guide to Avoiding Complete Confusion!." Cincinnati Fluteworks. www.fluteworks.com/Data pages/flutes_tryconvention.pdf Article Title: Acoustics: How to Try Flutes Galore at a Flute Convention: A Guide to Avoiding Complete Confusion! Instrument: Flute Journal Title: Fluteworks, Aug. 1997 Summary: Its easy to get confused when being barraged with flute makes and models at conferences and when shopping for flutes Go shopping with the desired results in mind o What do you want from a new flute? o What do you expect to spend? Test construction o Test keys o How does the flute respond mechanically? Play testing tips at booths o Start on A5, play down chromatically without vibrato. Listen for sound and response characteristics. o Try tonguing exercises in all three registers, do they respond evenly? o Try to arrange to hear the top two or three flutes outside the convention area Play testing tips in private rooms o Repeat above tests o Play portions of pieces that are staples in your personal repertoire o Try different headjoints with the same body, how does it affect the sound? o Settle on the best flute!