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The shape and design of the pipes determine what the nature of their sound will be. There are two basic types of organ pipe; flue and reed. Flue pipes are, in a simplified explanation, whistles - no moving parts. Reed pipes have a brass tongue much like you would find in a harmonica. The tongue is mounted at the base of a pipe or resonator. Reeds and flues make distinctly different sounds. Pipes may be made of metal or wood. Think of all the different variations that one can make to a simple, cylindrical pipe; Wide, narrow, open or closed, flared towards the top or tapering towards the top, poke a hole in it, cut a slot, mount a little chimney on it. These make for the tonal variations between different types of pipes. Now, these my be further used in groups - Additive Synthesis. Furthermore, different stops speak at different pitch levels allowing for still more variation.

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What are stops on a pipe organ?

In general, the foundations stops (Principal, Diapason, Montre) and the flutes are the two main types of stops on most types of organs. For example, the popular "Roller Moller" has two extended ranks; a Principal and a flute which are unified to many different pitches. However, a theater organist might argue that the strings are used more often in that style of playing than are the foundations. But, I suspect that what you are really asking is what the two main types or organ pipes are. The two main types of pipes are flue (not to be confused with flute) and reed. Flue pipes are simply a whistle with no moving parts. Reed pipes produce sound using a brass tongue not unlike the reeds in a harmonica. Classification of organ pipes break down further much like the taxonomic classification of life forms. For instance flue pipes break down into foundation, flute, string and hybrid. Reeds break down into still more diverse classes.


What keyboard instrument uses vibrating air colums to produce sound?

The keyboard instrument that uses vibrating air columns to produce sound is the organ. In an organ, when a key is pressed, air is directed through pipes of varying lengths, creating different pitches based on the size of the pipe. The sound is generated by the vibration of the air column within these pipes. This mechanism distinguishes organs from other keyboard instruments like pianos, which produce sound through hammers striking strings.


What woodwind instrument does not use a reed to produce sound?

That would be the flute. The flute is made of metal, but it was originally made of wood.


How does the flute create its sound or produce its sound?

When you blow into a flute, the lip plate should split your breath. Half of your breath goes into the flute and half goes over top of it. Closing the key holes produces different pitches. The whistling sound is made by the breath that travels across the opening of the flute.


What vibrates in the electric keyboard piano?

The sound is created by air passing through pipes. There are two main classes of organ pipes; flue pipes and reed pipes. Flue pipes are like whistles. There are no moving parts. There are both open and closed (stopped) flue pipes. Reed pipes produce their sound with a thin brass tongue that vibrates against a tube with a closed end called a shallot. This is attached to a larger pipe called a resonator. Depending on the shape of the pipe and the metal combinations used during the manufacturing of the organ pipe, various types of sound will be heard. Each pipe is tuned to a certain pitch ... middle A for instance is tuned (under ideal conditions) to 440 Hz, or 440 cycles per second.

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How can I create a pan flute using the keyword "making a pan flute"?

To create a pan flute, gather bamboo or PVC pipes of varying lengths. Cut the pipes to different sizes and arrange them in order from longest to shortest. Bind the pipes together with tape or string. Blow across the top of the pipes to produce sound.


What are stops on a pipe organ?

In general, the foundations stops (Principal, Diapason, Montre) and the flutes are the two main types of stops on most types of organs. For example, the popular "Roller Moller" has two extended ranks; a Principal and a flute which are unified to many different pitches. However, a theater organist might argue that the strings are used more often in that style of playing than are the foundations. But, I suspect that what you are really asking is what the two main types or organ pipes are. The two main types of pipes are flue (not to be confused with flute) and reed. Flue pipes are simply a whistle with no moving parts. Reed pipes produce sound using a brass tongue not unlike the reeds in a harmonica. Classification of organ pipes break down further much like the taxonomic classification of life forms. For instance flue pipes break down into foundation, flute, string and hybrid. Reeds break down into still more diverse classes.


What keyboard instrument uses vibrating air colums to produce sound?

The keyboard instrument that uses vibrating air columns to produce sound is the organ. In an organ, when a key is pressed, air is directed through pipes of varying lengths, creating different pitches based on the size of the pipe. The sound is generated by the vibration of the air column within these pipes. This mechanism distinguishes organs from other keyboard instruments like pianos, which produce sound through hammers striking strings.


What are the different types of pipe music instruments and how are they played?

There are several types of pipe music instruments, including bagpipes, panpipes, and organ pipes. Bagpipes are played by blowing air into a bag and squeezing it to produce sound. Panpipes are played by blowing air across the pipes to create different notes. Organ pipes are played by pressing keys or pedals to control the flow of air through the pipes, producing sound.


How does a bass flute produce sound?

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What does the hydraulophone sound like?

The hydraulophone sounds like a flute or pipe organ but deeper, darker and heavier sounding. It tends to produce a sad and sweet kind of sound like an ensemble of violins or cellos, with a fluidly flowing kind of sound.


What woodwind instrument does not use a reed to produce sound?

That would be the flute. The flute is made of metal, but it was originally made of wood.


How is sound produced in a organ?

Sound in an organ is produced when air is forced through pipes or reeds by the organist pressing keys or pedals. The vibration of the air in the pipes or reeds creates sound waves at different frequencies, producing different tones. Multiple pipes or reeds sounding together create complex and harmonious sounds.


What is the order from smallest to largest for piano trombone pipe organ violin flute?

The members of the string family, from the highest to the lowest, are the violin, the viola, cello and bass. Without the strings you would no longer have an orchestra, you would have a band. The string family, as a unit, can play the very highest notes and the very lowest.


How does a flute work to produce sound?

A flute produces sound when a player blows air across a hole in the instrument, creating vibrations in the air column inside the flute. These vibrations travel through the flute and are amplified by the instrument's shape and material, producing the sound that we hear.


What are the different flute sizes available and how do they affect the sound produced?

The main flute sizes are the piccolo, concert flute, alto flute, and bass flute. The size of the flute affects the pitch and tone of the sound produced. Smaller flutes like the piccolo produce higher pitches and brighter tones, while larger flutes like the bass flute produce lower pitches and richer tones.


How does a pan flute work and produce sound?

A pan flute produces sound when air is blown across the top of the tubes, creating vibrations that produce musical notes. The length of each tube determines the pitch of the note produced.