For an open pipe, the wavelength produced by the first normal mode (the fundamental note) is approximately twice the length of the pipe.
How many finger holes does a Fife have?
A normal fife has one lip hole and six finger holes, however, some have ten finger holes. Thanks! How do I make sounds on a fife? You blow across the embouchure hole like you would a flute.
What is an 11-hole fife?
An 11-hole fife has holes positioned similarly but adds a second hole under the right middle finger. Fifes are made primarily of wood, such as blackwood, grenadilla, rosewood, mopane, pink ivory, cocobolo, boxwood, maple, or persimmon. Some fifes are entirely made of metal or plastic.
What is the bore size of a Fife?
More significantly, the body (it is in two pieces) has a conical bore (12.6 mm at the top and 10.1 mm at the bottom). The head joint is cylindrical and metal lined with a tuning barrel. Like the band flute, it has a more sonorous first octave and a more difficult third octave than a typical fife.
How much does a Fife cost?
Most fifes are black, but black and brown fifes look alike from a distance. You can buy a simple plastic fife from several vendors such as Cooperman and Be a Fifer for around $12. These are good for beginners who are not sure if they’re going to continue and for kids, who may lose interest.
Is there a difference between a fife and a flute?
The fife, most accurately described, is any cylindrically bored transverse flute, usually in one piece (but sometimes two), usually somewhat longer than the piccolo and having only six fingerholes with no keys.
What does a fife look like?
A fife is a musical instrument that looks like a very small flute. Fifes are usually made of wood, rather than metal, and are common in military marching bands. A fife is much more high-pitched than a flute—it's also louder and more shrill sounding.
How many octaves does a fife have?
three full octavesAn experienced fife player can play three full octaves, although the fingering patterns necessary for playing in the third octave can be daunting to a beginner. Marching bands typically play only in the second and third octave since these are the loudest and most penetrating.
Is a fife different than a piccolo?
Like the piccolo and flute, the fife is a transverse instrument. It's loud and piercing, but not in the same way that a piccolo is. Because the fife has a much smaller bore than the piccolo, it has a very different tone quality.
What is the difference between a fife and a penny whistle?
The fife is among the oldest flutes that still get some use, and the fingerings are identical to the tin whistle (a.k.a. pennywhistle, Irish whistle). It has six holes operated by three fingers of each hand. All closed plays a low D, and picking one up at a time from the bottom results in a D major scale.
Is it hard to play a fife?
Fife is much more difficult to play than the regular wooden flute - it takes a very strong embouchure. Your lips need to be tight - try putting a piece of dry rice between your lips and blow until it pops out (I'm serious)… this will give you an idea how small the hole in your lips needs to be.
What are the notes on a fife?
So-called "low flutes" are larger and pitched 1-3 notes lower, i.e. in C, Bb, or A. An Eb flute is slightly smaller. The standard fife is pitched about an octave higher than the standard Irish flute. The usual keys are Bb, C, D, with occasional instruments in Eb.
How much does a fife cost?
The distance between the centers of the blow hole and the last finger hole should be about 10-7/8 inches. Otherwise, you will have a fife for displaying rather than playing. New wood fifes of any quality will cost at least $100, and can run much higher than that.
How do you play fife notes?
3:2813:07How to Play Oh When the Saints on the Fife - Live Tutorial - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo come holes 1 2 3 with fingers 1 2 3. Okay and blow like that now second sorry the next four notesMoreSo come holes 1 2 3 with fingers 1 2 3. Okay and blow like that now second sorry the next four notes the same as the last one notes we want to cover holes one to seven with fingers one to seven.
Does the Fife have the same fingerings as a flute?
The Fife Book has a lot of tunes which are all on the notes which have exactly the same fingerings as the flute. All the C fingerings are directly transferable to C flute with the exception that the little finger has only one hole to worry about instead of C/C#/D# keys.
Is a fife a woodwind?
The fife is a small woodwind instrument known especially for its high pitch and loud, piercing volume. It closely resembles a recorder in that it is typically made of wood and utilizes open finger holes instead of levers like the piccolo or flute.
Why are piccolos made of wood?
First, there is the material used for the body. While most flutes are made of metal, nowadays almost all piccolos are made of wood. This is because the piccolo has a higher register, and metal instruments would sound too piercing.
What is a fife?
The fife is a wind instrument similar to a flute or piccolo, but without keys and with a higher, shriller sound. Originating in medieval Europe and used traditionally in the military, fifes are still played today in fife and drum corps and for individual enjoyment.
How to support a fife?
Though the index, middle, and ring fingers of each hand will be the only ones covering holes, support the fife with the thumb and pinky fingers of both hands by resting them on the body of the instrument however they are comfortable.
How to play a fife with a flat note?
1. Tune the instrument first. Play the same note (you can start with all finger holes open) as another fife player or an electronic or online tuner to get the right pitch. Roll the instrument in toward your mouth if your note is too sharp . Roll it out if it is too flat.
How to blow a fife?
1. Hold the instrument out to your right. Position the fife so that it is horizontal and extending out to the right of your face. The six holes for fingers should be out to the right, while the one hole on its own goes near your mouth for blowing.
How to make a fife sound?
Roll the instrument slowly back and forth while blowing to find the right angle to create a sound. Also try changing the angle of your breath and the tightness of your lips to find what makes the best sound. Practice blowing and holding the fife correctly by doing it in front of a mirror.
How to blow a fife with your fingers?
If your instrument is not the conventional 6-hole fife, you may have more holes to cover with your other fingers, but you can still use this basic hand placement. Position your mouth for blowing. Place your bottom lip against the fife right next to the hole for blowing.
Is the fife the hardest instrument to learn?
Don’t get discouraged if it takes a long time to even make a sound with the instrument. The fife is one of the hardest wind instruments to learn how to play!
How many holes are there in a flute?
Recorder. The recorder is a more well-known fipple flute than the tin whistle and has 10 holes. 2 pairs of the holes are very close to one another and are often covered at the same time. 1 of the holes on the recorder is on the back of the instrument.
What is a half hole flute?
Half Holing. Some flutes are truly complex with the amount of keys and holes to deal with. However, it gets even more complex. Many flutes have fingerings for certain notes requiring the player to “half-hole” the note. The recorder for example requires to half-cover the thumb hole to get certain notes.
What is the B foot joint on a flute?
The 17-key flutes are typically flutes that have a B Foot Joint. The B foot joint is a longer foot joint than the C foot joint and most often (but not always especially on older flutes) features an extra key called the Gizmo Key.
How many keys does a piccolo have?
The piccolo, similar in fingerings and appearance to the concert flute (although much smaller) has 13 keys/holes that the piccolo player covers but the flute player can actually cover the end of the flute for certain fingerings. So, if you count the end of the piccolo, then you have 14 different keys/holes to press.
What fife do you play with a 6 hole?
The vast majority of fifers today play a one piece, 6-hole Bb fife, and that is what most vendors sell—the “C” fife and two piece “concert” fifes that allow you to play more notes are specialty items. If you get a “C” fife, it’s best if everyone else in your group has one too.
What wood is used for fife?
The color of a fife is usually determined by the type of wood used. Grenadilla, also known as African Blackwood (black) and Maple & Rosewood (brown) are common woods. It doesn’t really matter what color you get. Most fifes are black, but black and brown fifes look alike from a distance.
Why do some players prefer fifes?
Some players prefer 10-hole fifes because they offer the ability to play more sharps and flats, but they are harder to learn and even some experienced fifers find them difficult to play. Interestingly, the US Army’s Old Guard F&D, a professional level corps, uses 10-hole Bb Healy fifes.
How much are persimmon fifes?
For the budget minded, there are “Student” level persimmon fifes available from Cooperman for around $50. Some people find these difficult to play, and some vendors counsel that you should avoid wood fifes that sell for under $100. On the other hand, some people have no problem with them and some schools and corps use them for their fife and drum programs—it’s a matter of personal experience. If you can afford it, however, it’s best to go straight to a professional level fife, since they aren’t that much more expensive.
Size of holes on a tin whistle
I have a D tin whistle (Clarke celtic) which I have had for a few months and getting on well with it. I find it very easy to play and cover the holes.
Re: Size of holes on a tin whistle
Hi, Steve. Does the Clarke celtic have a conical barrel (narrows to the bottom) or a cylindrical bore? It looks like the head/fipple is the same as Clarke’s sweet tone series. Which is a great head piece. I’m just not familiar with your model.
Re: Size of holes on a tin whistle
Having a whistle in the key of A is - paradoxically - not a great help for playing tunes in A major (A mixolydian is another matter, since it can be played on a D whistle). Most of the A major tunes usually go down to C#, D or E below the keynote, and to the B above the octave.
Re: Size of holes on a tin whistle
AB you are right the mouthpiece is the same as the sweet tone series and it just seems so much easier to play to me. The difference between the Dixon Brass trad and the Clarke is that the bore is conical on the Clarke, i.e. narrows to the end.
Re: Size of holes on a tin whistle
Actually, Steve, you have it right. While most D-tunes don’t go below the bell note, some do. I’m thinking of the Hut on Staffin Island or Martin Wynne’s. It seems to me when tunes do go below D, they don’t just go to C#, rather A or B.
Re: Size of holes on a tin whistle
Borderer, I did that very thing years ago to a D whistle: I enlarged the G hole to make it play G#. Why? I was doing quite a bit of studio work at that time, and a D whistle is the only one that sightreads at Concert Pitch. So if a score was in three sharps (A Major) I could grab this whistle and play without transposing. Not ideal of course.
Re: Size of holes on a tin whistle
About the size of holes, yes they can vary quite a bit from make to make in the same key. I’ve never encountered an A with holes that felt large to me.
What Are the Standard Faucet Hole Sizes for Kitchens and Bathrooms?
The standard faucet hole size for both kitchen and bathroom faucets is 1.375 inches in diameter. However, this can vary slightly from model to model.
How To Measure The Faucet Hole Size?
The easiest way to measure faucet holes is by using a slide caliper. Not only is using a caliper pretty straightforward, but it is also by far the most accurate means of measuring the diameter of a hole.
How Far Apart Should Faucet Holes Be?
The distance between faucet holes depends on your chosen faucet as well as how you want it to look. The space between the holes primarily comes down to the style and size of the sink that you are using, as well as how many holes will be drilled into the sink.
The Ideal Thickness of a Faucet Hole
The thickness of a faucet hole will vary from model to model. The thickness largely depends on the type of faucet that you are installing.
FAQs
The number of holes required for a faucet installation depends on the model of faucet that you want. Most sinks have anywhere between one to four faucet holes.
