Greetings,
In his NYC masterclass today, Keith Underwood spoke of the Coanda Effect and Flute Playing--how the position and angle of the tongue in the mouth directly effects the speed and direction of air as it leaves the mouth and enters the flute.
This video clearly demonstrates this law of physics.
Notice, also, that when the flow of water is very strong, the water direction becomes less distinct (more diffuse).
Best,
Catherine
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