In simple fingering if you uncover more holes, the effective tube length shortens, raising the pitch. But in cross fingerings, does covering and uncovering alternating holes give you a longer or shorter tube length? Why is the pattern of which holes are covered seem random and different between instruments?
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Think of a straw for drinking juice. A shorter straw makes a higher sound because the air has less room to vibrate and the sound waves are closer together.
Some musical instruments like flutes or recorders make different notes by changing the tube length that the air goes through. You can make the tube shorter by covering some holes with your fingers, which makes a higher note.
Cross fingerings are when you cover and uncover different holes to change the tube length. The fingering may look random and different for each instrument because they have different hole sizes and locations. Sometimes, you may use different fingerings for special effects or decorations in the music.
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