Awesome video. I'm curious if you own a wooden NAF and if you have compared the sound between them. I'm curious how close the PVC flute comes to the sound of the wooden ones. I purchased a Gminor flute in Arizona while on vacation but here where I live in France they don't have them so I'd like to be able to make my own for other keys.
@cunparis I have a wooden NAF that I used to measure the upper square holes on the PVC flute. Regarding the differences in timbre. They are definitely different. My pvc flutes sound more breathy/airy and there is a "quality" in the tone that would be hard to find the right words for. I would imagine many people would say the wooden flute sounds "better," but that is a very relative term. A wooden flute just sounds. . . more wooden.
@cunparis A couple of observations. My wooden NAF is much longer than the pvc, by almost 5" (127mm) and the diameter is 3-4mm wider. This would certainly effect the timbre of the wooden flute. The problem I had was the Flutomat calculator doesn't seem to be able to mimick the finger hole placement when using the wooden flute's dimensions on pvc. Secondly, it's difficult to find pvc in the same dimensions as the typical NAF flute. So there's some compromise involved. Might have to try it though.
@edgarwazhear There's a cork/stopper that fits inside the flute, in between the two square holes at the top. This forces the air up through the 1st hole and "over" the 2nd square hole. The sharp edge of the 2nd hole sort of splits the air. Some goes into the flute (but not much). There is nothing covering the end of the flute though.
@StopTheMoti0n It's not in the direction you play the instrument, but the shape of the bore. The difference being, a flute is a straight bore the entire length versus a recorder has a tapered bore. Although the sound is generated much like a recorder, the tone is still that of a flute.
So awesome... Could you give any advice on how to get more range out these home made flutes? perhaps 8 holes? I would like to make something I can play to modern Drop D tuning for heavy rock, and some eastern Indian scales on it and also... Any advice would help thank you
hey! love the video. i am trying to make a pvc flute like the ones David Carradine makes. like the one from kill bill. do you know what i have to do>? i also need advice to make the mouth piece for a traverse flute. please email me solimannarooz@live.com
Occasionally someone will mention that this 'looks' like a Recorder more than a flute. Probably because it's played length-wise rather than traverse. The biggest difference however is that a Recorder has a tapered bore and a flute is a straight bore instrument. This could be played sideways by changing to a single blow hole, but it's a straight bore and would still sound the same. The shape of the bore is a big influence on the timbre, (sound of an instrument).
the only problem with pvc is the wind leaks out on the side before it goes down the hole to split iv seen a lot of them made the same way and you get an airy sound not a crisp sound you should get with pvc
I followed your instructions and went to the websites and i made a flute and i cant get it to play as.............sharp i guess you can say as yours most of the notes tend to sound as one when i play mine any help?
First, I'd make sure you have that collar that covers the top square hole, pushed all the way up to the top edge of the 2nd square hole. Then, if it's sounding like you're only sort of getting one particular note/pitch, that often means one of the top finger holes is not being covered all the way. Typically on instruments like a sax or clarinet, when you cover the holes and only get one pitch, there's a leak in one of the upper finger holes.
Yep, that's a flute...the 'end-blown' type as opposed to 'side-blown' which a lot of people are familiar with. Very similar to a shakuhachi or Japanese bamboo flute, if I'm not mistaken!
Well, that's sort of true and sort of not true. It's true that a recorder uses a fipple like this PVC flute. However a recorder has a tapered bore (flutes do not) which changes waveform characteristics and subsequent tone. Secondly, the finger tone holes are really not patterned after a recorder which is tuned for Baroque scales. Maybe it's more of a hybrid.
Pretty cool man , must say enjoyed all three videos, I also made a quick but vary ruff pipe for fun but I'll make a better one some time, thanks nice demo.
Groovy!
757flyer 3 weeks ago in playlist PVC Flute
those fall-of notes were awesome !
im gonna make my own !
CrazySlay3r 5 months ago
modeeb2 you're my hero.
AnotherSchmoe 6 months ago
I'll make one... or two ;D
urrick33333 7 months ago
thats pretty neat :) its a got a cool sound
TheJoskee 8 months ago
very good man...
rawdog10157 9 months ago
Awesome video. I'm curious if you own a wooden NAF and if you have compared the sound between them. I'm curious how close the PVC flute comes to the sound of the wooden ones. I purchased a Gminor flute in Arizona while on vacation but here where I live in France they don't have them so I'd like to be able to make my own for other keys.
cunparis 10 months ago
@cunparis I have a wooden NAF that I used to measure the upper square holes on the PVC flute. Regarding the differences in timbre. They are definitely different. My pvc flutes sound more breathy/airy and there is a "quality" in the tone that would be hard to find the right words for. I would imagine many people would say the wooden flute sounds "better," but that is a very relative term. A wooden flute just sounds. . . more wooden.
modeeb2 10 months ago
@cunparis A couple of observations. My wooden NAF is much longer than the pvc, by almost 5" (127mm) and the diameter is 3-4mm wider. This would certainly effect the timbre of the wooden flute. The problem I had was the Flutomat calculator doesn't seem to be able to mimick the finger hole placement when using the wooden flute's dimensions on pvc. Secondly, it's difficult to find pvc in the same dimensions as the typical NAF flute. So there's some compromise involved. Might have to try it though.
modeeb2 10 months ago
virgin
fncr070 10 months ago
Here I post, Better late than never: Thank you so much for the inspiration to build a PVC pipe! lesbec.com.
lesbec2faces 10 months ago
where does the air flow? i thought there was a cork in the pipe and a ring covering the end of the pipe.
edgarwazhear 1 year ago
@edgarwazhear There's a cork/stopper that fits inside the flute, in between the two square holes at the top. This forces the air up through the 1st hole and "over" the 2nd square hole. The sharp edge of the 2nd hole sort of splits the air. Some goes into the flute (but not much). There is nothing covering the end of the flute though.
modeeb2 1 year ago
I had no idea a PVC flute could sound so good!
MrWhiskersTallEars 1 year ago
is this not a PVC recorder?
StopTheMoti0n 1 year ago
@StopTheMoti0n It's not in the direction you play the instrument, but the shape of the bore. The difference being, a flute is a straight bore the entire length versus a recorder has a tapered bore. Although the sound is generated much like a recorder, the tone is still that of a flute.
modeeb2 1 year ago
That's Fucking awesome, Nice Jazz improv sounded great.
JesseS420 1 year ago
that was awesome :D
it sounded so cool
i wanna make one now but i need to go get so pvc piping XD
miketrionline 1 year ago
I'd love to have one in a Phrygian mode play with Rumba guitar. I doubt I could get the tuning right. I love the recorder type mouthpiece.
Jorge
jaorgedejorge 1 year ago
@jaorgedejorge I'll bet that a Phrygian is possible. You're really just rearranging the tone hole distances (1/2 step and hole step). Good idea.
modeeb2 1 year ago
So awesome... Could you give any advice on how to get more range out these home made flutes? perhaps 8 holes? I would like to make something I can play to modern Drop D tuning for heavy rock, and some eastern Indian scales on it and also... Any advice would help thank you
ge0metr1x 1 year ago
sry to tell you thats not a flute.............lmao
inuyashajjj 1 year ago
hey! love the video. i am trying to make a pvc flute like the ones David Carradine makes. like the one from kill bill. do you know what i have to do>? i also need advice to make the mouth piece for a traverse flute. please email me solimannarooz@live.com
solimanmike 1 year ago
Nice, sounds real good, nice that you made it yourself.
soundslikemeagain 1 year ago
That sounds amazing for a pvc flute. Thanks for posting the nice clear instructions too, il be sure to try to make one myself soon :)
eternalillusion 1 year ago
awesome!! iz it possible 2 play that song on a real flute? :) cuz i play tha flute 2
cottonkandylolipopz2 1 year ago
@cottonkandylolipopz2 Not only could you play it on flute, but considerably better since a bonafide flute would have much more flexibility and range.
modeeb2 1 year ago
this is so kick ass!!
doughnutugy1 1 year ago
Occasionally someone will mention that this 'looks' like a Recorder more than a flute. Probably because it's played length-wise rather than traverse. The biggest difference however is that a Recorder has a tapered bore and a flute is a straight bore instrument. This could be played sideways by changing to a single blow hole, but it's a straight bore and would still sound the same. The shape of the bore is a big influence on the timbre, (sound of an instrument).
modeeb2 2 years ago
OOH!! i get it! it IS a flute, you just don't hold it sideways!! SWEET!!
AquaBlue10 2 years ago
the only problem with pvc is the wind leaks out on the side before it goes down the hole to split iv seen a lot of them made the same way and you get an airy sound not a crisp sound you should get with pvc
CalmingWind 2 years ago
this is a recorder not a flute but its still a really good video
toyosuprakar 2 years ago
It has a nice sound to it
666pokey 2 years ago
i wouldnt call it a flute i think it would be classifyed in the low whistle catagory.
ChrisBclips 2 years ago 2
The bass intro reminds me of Norah Jones "cold cold heart". Nice.
1yoghurt 2 years ago
reminds me more of a recorder
Teejayflex 2 years ago
Americas got talent all the way
bennyandjoon2466 2 years ago
you bet dude
IaNZwasNEVAhErE111 2 years ago
Класс!
ZonaRus7 2 years ago
Holy cow!
That sounds amazing!!
5 stars for a great flute and awesome playing.
shas1814 2 years ago
outstanding!
jonjb2a 2 years ago
KUDOS!!!! That's great! inspired my young daughter too! great job!
MadeToBeUnique 2 years ago
awesome, 5 stars!!!
goldfinger1003 2 years ago
wow ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ thats cool,
muladar10 2 years ago
total gangster man(:
lionandthelamb95 2 years ago 4
I really liked that beat & song it was really cool, what did you name the song?
patkatvin 2 years ago
Huh, I never gave it much thought. Programmed the Roland drum machine and came up with a riff. Sounded like some 1960's movie sound track to me.
Thanks for the post.
modeeb2 2 years ago
wow ure so gangsta
peperfacenagger 2 years ago
haha u look so funny
noobynico 3 years ago
cool i fixed it thank you very myuch and got an a on my project for physics my teacher was taken back by how well it worked!
bohnert 3 years ago
lol hillarious
peperfacenagger 3 years ago 2
I followed your instructions and went to the websites and i made a flute and i cant get it to play as.............sharp i guess you can say as yours most of the notes tend to sound as one when i play mine any help?
bohnert 3 years ago
First, I'd make sure you have that collar that covers the top square hole, pushed all the way up to the top edge of the 2nd square hole. Then, if it's sounding like you're only sort of getting one particular note/pitch, that often means one of the top finger holes is not being covered all the way. Typically on instruments like a sax or clarinet, when you cover the holes and only get one pitch, there's a leak in one of the upper finger holes.
modeeb2 3 years ago
Without blowing air into the flute, cover the holes and look closely to see if you're fingers are making an air tight cover.
modeeb2 3 years ago
(!_!)amazing
batutatrombon 3 years ago
thats amazing where can i get one haha
TheMagicChef333 3 years ago
eu quero uma flauta dessa!!
binhoservice 3 years ago
$35 US + Shipping. Heh!
modeeb2 3 years ago
Yep, that's a flute...the 'end-blown' type as opposed to 'side-blown' which a lot of people are familiar with. Very similar to a shakuhachi or Japanese bamboo flute, if I'm not mistaken!
pheenix42 3 years ago
that sounds great man! 5 *
firefighter1333 3 years ago
thats a recorder not a flute
billy2815 3 years ago
Well, that's sort of true and sort of not true. It's true that a recorder uses a fipple like this PVC flute. However a recorder has a tapered bore (flutes do not) which changes waveform characteristics and subsequent tone. Secondly, the finger tone holes are really not patterned after a recorder which is tuned for Baroque scales. Maybe it's more of a hybrid.
modeeb2 3 years ago
its sounds like a flute if u ask me but it looks like a recorder
wasn't trying to be mean
good job tho
billy2815 3 years ago
No worries. You bring up a good point which is what to call it. The mouthpiece is that of a Recorder but the tube is cylindrical like a Flute.
Thanks for the comment.
modeeb2 3 years ago
that was cool..
I'm gonna watch it again.
dimesack65 3 years ago
thats cool a girl in my grade made one for this project in music class.. it was pretty cool
JpDanger 3 years ago
Pretty cool man , must say enjoyed all three videos, I also made a quick but vary ruff pipe for fun but I'll make a better one some time, thanks nice demo.
jimsim3 3 years ago