The head joint is singularly the most important part of the flute, not only for sound production but also for tuning. It encourages good hand position development, which in turn improves technique. With the open hole keys, it is possible for the advanced players to control their intonation by changing how their fingers cover the tone holes. This means you can produce finely nuanced sound and a more resonant tone, which will carry better, and it provides the ability to use special fingering. While it takes some training to be able to accurately and consistently press on the tone hole with the open holes, you can directly feel the air vibrations through your fingers. In contrast, the key cups of an open hole or French “ring cup” that has a hole in the center the player must cover the hole with their finger. The key covers the tone hole to prevent air from escaping. The closed-hole or plateau-style key cups do not require the player to cover the cup entirely with the fingers. The flutes with holes in the keys are called open holes or French flutes. The flutes with key cups without holes are called closed holes or plateau instruments.
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