Waterflutes (Hydraulophones) as interactive sculptures

canadians are cute. look at what they're into! americans should spend defense dollars on wacky and fun water flutes. i rest my case!

yea but nobody hates Canadians.

These instruments were made to have the sound of the water affect sound, so it will sound like you are near a river or something. I have a CD on these instruments, and it sounds beautiful with the water affect, it reminds you of sad times...

Yes there's something wonderfully sad and sweet about the sound, like the lonesome cry of a loon on an open lake out in the wilderness. I like the way you can pull your fingers back to the edges of the water jets to make the pitch droop down in that sad and sweet sort of way, like a flute but heavier and deeper...

How do these things work, I've heard of one of these before but it was called a poseidophone. How do they work, obviously it's not as simple as plugging a hole in the side of a pipe or I'd hear a horrible noise every time I took a shower.

This is an awesome combination of music and technology. I wish I lived closer to Ontario!

Its a wet way to make music. How do you know what the notes are?

Just like other instruments, when you begin to play you can quickly figure out what the notes are. Most hydraulophones begin in the key of A-minor with just intonation, but because they're microtonal, you can play in any key with just intonation in that key. It just takes a little practice.

Wow! We should have at least one of this instruments in each city! It will cheer up the place.

As a water author, researcher, and flute player - I find this creative use of water energy to be most inspiring - I especially like the way it resonates with children - or adults who once again discover the child within.