This follows on from our previous discussions on air column direction. I've just come across this device and a search herein does not reveal any mention.
This looks like a tool for indicating and informing on air column direction that may help those that are not entirely happy with their tone production. It does appear to be set up for Boehm flute but it looks like it could be adapted.
http://www.justflutes.com/pages/product-detail77217.htm
"The Pneumo Pro is a great device; just the right tool needed for beginners to get both a physical and a visual aid in learning to blow the air correctly and form an embouchure. BUT! I've used it for more
advanced players and they have all found it quite revealing and helpful in refining the aim and direction of the air. I must say that I've experimented with it myself and found it useful. This is certainly a 'must have' device for any flute studio." -- Carol Shansky - professional flutist & teacher
Understanding air column and tone
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Re: Understanding air column and tone
Hmmm, interesting! Much more at:
http://www.blockiflute.com/You-Tube-Videos_c_25.html
I guess for adult players, you don't really need the device, just watching the videos gives you the idea. Kids would probably think it's much more fun blowing the fans than practising on that pesky flute!
Terry
http://www.blockiflute.com/You-Tube-Videos_c_25.html
I guess for adult players, you don't really need the device, just watching the videos gives you the idea. Kids would probably think it's much more fun blowing the fans than practising on that pesky flute!
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And the best thing is that even your closest friends won't realise you're playing Pneumo Pro!
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Re: Understanding air column and tone
But isn't it possible to mount it on a real headjoint to immediately see the connection between tone and air direction?
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Re: Understanding air column and tone
It's cut away to allow the air to flow so won't produce a tone. It's designed to inform you of the air column direction & therefore the information to improve/understand the principals.
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I understood that, but both approaches would be useful IMO...
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Re: Understanding air column and tone
whoa! this'd be great fer deaf people! 
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Please don't do that. I just took a big sip of coffee while I was scrolling down to that.Denny wrote:whoa! this'd be great fer deaf people!
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you should have to live with it
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Denny wrote:whoa! this'd be great fer deaf people!
I wish I were momentarily blind, so I wouldn't have read that callous comment....
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Re: Understanding air column and tone
Hmmm....can you show me an air column?
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Re: Understanding air column and tone
ya know Rob, if you were a bit more given to hallucinations a lot of this would be easier.
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I'll show you mine if you'll show me yoursRob Sharer wrote:Hmmm....can you show me an air column?
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Re: Understanding air column and tone
mine....
btw...
so you (you all) think that this flute device could really help improving the sound?? it seems just a kid's toy...
btw...
so you (you all) think that this flute device could really help improving the sound?? it seems just a kid's toy...