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Long Notes

The Paetzold flute contrabass in F has a 2 octave range from F1 to F#3.

F1 F1# G1 G1# A1 A1# B1 C2 C2#  D2  D2#  E2  F2  F2#   G2 G2#   A2  A2#  B2 C3
 C3# D3  D3#  E3  F3  F3# 
                                                   

 

 

 

 

The range can be extended up to G#3, but these additional notes are very difficult to produce with a satisfying timbre and good tuning.

The Paetzold flute is a somewhat strenuous instrument to play, as it requires a large amount of air to produce sound. For this reason, the average duration of a steady tone varies, depending on the register. Perfectly tuned notes are restricted to the "mezzo forte" dynamic level, with very little possible variations.

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