Coanda Effect and Flute Playing

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

"How It's Made: Flute"

Greetings,

A well spent 5 minutes, especially for all flutists, flute students, friends and family of flutists, and potential flute purchasers. So much goes into making a quality flute! Please take good care of your instruments.

Best,
Catherine

Endoscopic video of beatboxer Kenny Muhammad's throat

Greetings!

Documentary from History Channel's Stan Lee Superhumans series.

Great endoscope video of beatboxer, Kenny Muhammad, using his epiglottis and vocal chords the produce his multiple sounds.

Talk about body mapping! Beat boxer wannabe's check it out! Or anyone who wants to see the epiglottis or other throat parts at work. Wow! Great images.

Best,
Catherine

Julius Baker/Firebird Suite

Enjoy!
Catherine

Alice Dancing Under the Gallows--Inspiring!

Greetings,

Her wisdom and joy shine on, and her optimism is contagious.
Catherine

Great 3-D animation of diagrphagm breathing funtion

This is great!
Catherine

Respiration explained

Greetings!


Perhaps more than you ever wanted to know about how breathing works.

Catherine