Auris Overtone Flute Base Tone F (FOT-049)
Auris Overtone Flute Base Tone F (FOT-049)
30.00€
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Auris Overtone Flute F Tone
- Material: Plastic
- Length: 63 cm
- Diameter: 2.5 cm
- Type: Overtone flute (F or D depending on model)
This simple yet special instrument has only 2 holes and plays natural overtones. The basic note is F or D, depending on the model.
How it works: Sound is produced by controlling air pressure, not by covering holes. It produces natural overtones: fundamental, octave, fifth, tenth, etc.
How to play:
- Blow gently – you hear the fundamental note (F or D).
- Blow a bit stronger – the octave sounds.
- Continue increasing air – higher overtones appear.
- Experiment with air pressure and mouth position – every time you discover new melodies.
Sound is pure, rich, meditative – reminiscent of ancient natural instruments, impossible to play wrong.
The overtone flute is an old Scandinavian instrument that has influenced the folk music in many places by its special sound and scale. You can also find this flute in other countries like Hungary.
In order to make it easy for beginners, the flute should be played with a covered half-tone hole so that just one hand movement is necessary. This is also the shape in which the flute is delivered. The overtone flute has only one semitone hole and can therefore be played with one hand which is recommendable from a therapeutic and pedagogical point of view.
The height of the tone can be varied by changing the intensity of the breath. This has a desirable counter effect on the player’s breathing. Auris Overtone Flutes are tuned in d or f and therefore facilitate a nice interaction between the flutes during musical performance and improvisation with beginners.