Flute Scale Tune Guide

Workflow

1. 1

   Measure All Notes Electronic

   2 hours

   Tuner cents deviation each note octaves.

   Solid-Wood Dimensional Change Record

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2. 2

   Adjust Correction Mechanisms

   varies

   Slide cork headjoint trim tube length if maker.

   Miter Angle Record Calculator

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3. 3

   Tone Hole Adjustment Last Resort

   hours

   Undercut or pad height fine tune stubborn cents.

   Miter Angle Record CalculatorSolid-Wood Dimensional Change Record

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4. 4

   Verify Ensemble Play

   1 hour

   Play with piano strings real context.

   Solid-Wood Dimensional Change RecordThrough-Dovetail Tail-Board Layout Reviewer

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Tools Used

• Solid-Wood Dimensional Change Record
  Primary

  Calculate cents deviation per note chart.

• Miter Angle Record Calculator
  Supporting

  Convert headjoint cork mm to pitch cents.

• Through-Dovetail Tail-Board Layout Reviewer
  Primary

  Track A4 Hz target 440 vs 442.

Reference Materials

• Pro Tip

  Player breath affects — consistent test.

• Time Saver

  Cork move — big pitch change.

• Warning

  Wood hole trim — last resort only.

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