Alto Flute: Register Colors — Example 1

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Alto Flute: Register Colors — Example 1

“The lowest range of the alto flute has a full rich color. This color is exotic and mysterious, but can be heard only in very transparent textures. Articulation in this register is not as responsive or crisp as in higher registers. Note that the right hand position is further from the shoulder, making the little finger notes less facile.” [0:00–0:20]

Performer: Qiao Zhang

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Alto Flute: Register Colors — Example 2