Families: Introduction

Pipe Scale (continued)

WIDE-SCALE pipes (like flutes) emphasize the lower harmonics, resulting in a more hollow, “fluty” tone quality.

NARROW-SCALE pipes (like strings) have STRONG higher and weak lower harmonics, resulting in a more incisive, “stringy” tone quality.

MEDIUM-SCALE pipes (like principals) contain a more balanced array of high and low harmonics, resulting in a rich foundational tone.