Did anyone else see the episode of Myth Busters about whether or not an unassisted human voice could shatter a crystal glass? It was a really cool show. I don't want to give it away if you haven't seen it, but I was enthralled with that episode. Here is the link if you are interested in watching it.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7765557442856739526

Yup...I saw it...That was really interesting.

There was me thinking this was another thread about open/closed holes.

GOD FORBID!

Sometime ago I saw a long thread on this subjetc (breaking glass with unassisted voice) in the voice Forum on this same site.

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here is the link: http://www.8notes.com/f/46_99903.asp

Not so long a thread as I remembered it (just 30 posts.) One can find the most diverse opinions on the subject, as usual

It is interesting, but probably should have been posted in the voice forum and not the flute. Just a thought

Or better yet, the piccolo.

It would be possible, I suppose, but just as unlikely as with the human voice. There's no denying that it's possible to do, but very few people will ever successfully accomplish breaking a glass with their voice, and it's likely more difficult with a flute (which is not quite so easily elastic in pitch as the human voice).

I think the flute might accually be to high pitched to do that.

Maybe if you pulled the head joint all the way out, fingered a c#2 and overblowed enough to sound the 2nd octive and 3rd octive at the same time; Maybe it would work.

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too high pitched*** not "to high pitched"

actually at an NFA convention I heard some playing in the dealer display area that could have shattered all the windows

LOL Patrick, what a thing to say!

I think the real question is could the flute use the correct desible (sp) level unassisted? They said in the video how loud the actual person sang, so could the flute play that exact harmonic at that level of volume? It would be an interesting test.

I would love to see someone attempt it! Anyone willing?? lol ... of course you would have to video tape it for us all to see!!!!

If I had a glass and a video recorder, I would give it a shot. I think it's unlikely (we all know the flute has a somewhat limited volume range), but it couldn't hurt to try. Unfortunately, living in a dorm, I have neither available. Sorry!

I dont think it would be possible but hey wouldnt it be fun to try??