Toneforming: Hold the mouth half open, lips loose and rest the flute –
middle of the block- on the lower lip. The upper lip covers the mouthpiece
octa
Diatonic
C-Flute
„German Fingering“
Choroi .instruments have be en
developed through a search for a new
sound quality and playing diversity.
Especially created for children, youth
and adults who through playing, either
in groups or alone are able to discover
anew music in all her facets.
What the Choroi flute achieves is a
mild, lively, pliable sound – a distinct
contrast with the often raucous and
forceful sound of other recorders. The
pure gentleness of sound from the Choroi
flutes is especially benificial in large
groups e.g. school classes.
The instrument’s specially designed air
channel, it’s rounded labium, and it’s
inner organ (keyhole) makes possible a
transparent singing tone. It’s outer form,
with it’s naturally moulded planes
en able s a flue nt relaxed finger
movement and simplifies the semitone
grip.
Relaxed fingers are essential for a pure
singing sound. Arm, hands and fingers
should feel free and loose. The fingertops
rest lightly over the tone openings and
one exercises the feel and spacing by
gently moving the fingers over the flute
until one finds the finger holes with
ease.
by approx. 1 cm. Blow carefully, as though blowing huge imaginary soap Fingering Chart (German Fingering)
bubbles – or with a whispering hush - to produce the best sound. Practise
and constant listening will help you discover the purest sound possible
with the Choroi flute.
Important for the preservation and tone quality of the instrument is
correct care which begins by ”playing in”. Before use, bring 1-2 drops of
Choroi flute oil or pure jojoba oil – no other type - into the mouthpiece.
Blow hard, holding a finger over the labium to spread the oil in the
headpiece. Play only 10-15 mins daily the first week, 30mins daily the
2nd week. After this your playing time is unlimited by regular use.
After playing blow the mouthpiece clean and dry the windpipe with the
wiper provided. Blow 1-2 drops of oil through the mouthpiece at least
once a week. Oil the inside of the flute by placing a few drops of oil on the
swabbing-strip, and rub some oil on the outside with your fingers-or a
cloth! The wood should never feel rough or dried out. An unoiled instrument
reacts on the breath moisture - the wood expands, becomes rough and the
sound deteriorates.
Please use the original wiper provided as it is especially designed to
prevent damage to the inner ”keyhole” in the instrument. The absorbent
strip for the wiper and the flute oil can be obtained by the Choroi-retailer
or Choroi-workshops.
For information and addresses: www.choroi.org
Fingering Chart
The natural way of playing semitones (sharps and flats) on the CHOROI C
flute is without doubt to cover half a hole. When seeking a tone which
lies between two of the normal finger positions, one simply opens the Semitones
lower hole somewhat. As it is in many cases difficult to abstain from
‘forked fingerings’, their execution is illustrated here, in addition.
The two lower semitones c# and d# can only be obtained by half-covering,
and each player should experiment and listen if certain tones do not
sound better with the ‘half-covering’ technique.
By ‘overblowing’ one can raise the pitch by one octave to the flute’s
second register. If one plays the note ‘e’ for example and lets the left hand
thumb open its hole slightly (without ‘pinching’ the hole with the
thumbnail) the higher octave can be reached. On the fingering chart,
these half covered holes are illustrated with a ‘half moon’ ( ).
With proper breath control it is well possible to reach the upper octave
without half-covering the thumb hole.
These are the basic fingerings, it is, of course, fully possible for every player
to add to the list, e.g. to adjust the intonation.