Extra hole for F nat?

mike.r · Post by **mike.r** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 4:49 am

I think Overton has done this on a custom low D.Does anyone have a soprano with this modification?I would imagine the hole would be somewhere under the barrel between G & F#.Would anybody who has made this modification be willing to share how this is done and comment on its effectiveness?Thanks in advance,Mike

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 5:26 am

Haven't done this, but I think the thing to do would be first to try it on a cheapie whistle!!
Make a tiny hole in the desired location, then gradually increase the size until you get the desired F natch. There are formulae regarding hole size and placement, but this quick and dirty method may work OK. If you use a cheapo whistle, you can cover up any undesirable results with tape

Grannymouse · Post by **Grannymouse** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 8:19 am

Forget the extra hole.....why not snug your middle finger up against your index finger that's on the F#? Works for me..........I'm telling you.....I'm getting to be whiz at this half holing stuff. I get lots of practice....starting with Out of Africa....lest we forget! LOL Gm
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Mark_J · Post by **Mark_J** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 9:31 am

Actually the F natural is between the F# and E holes. I have the Modal DC.

<img src="http://www.overton.de/GRAFIK/modaldc.jpg">

mike.r · Post by **mike.r** » Fri Oct 19, 2001 2:52 am

Gannymouse,
thanks a lot for the half hole tip...works great!
Mark,
Thanks for the pics,what a nice looking instrument.I'll mess around with a brass Waltons or Gen and see what happens...I may even try adding an extension for the 7th hole.Peace,Mike