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| Paul Edmund-Davies |
“The Venti headjoint came about from my desire to
express myself through the flute as vocally as possible. Having had a very
English cathedral school upbringing from the age of seven it was the human
voice not the flute, that was the strongest influence in my formative years. In
many ways, the voice is the ultimate instrument of them all, with its abilities
for contrast, dark and light, soft and loud, and endless dynamic possibilities.
Perhaps though the evenness of sound through the entire range is something that
the best singers can use in an utterly captivating way and it is this quality
that I find often lacking in head joints on flutes. Many can be stunning, but
only in one octave and then they lose depth. They can be pure or round, have
massive volume or attack, but invariably lack a certain bloom through the three
main octaves of the instrument. Not surprising really considering that we are
ultimately dealing with something that is attached to machinery!
The Venti headjoint is definitely for those who wish
to sing through the instrument. It certainly requires the performer to keep the
air column alive, but the rewards are that it is even, has a very good dynamic
range throughout and above all is captivatingly flexible. It enables the
performer to truly explore expression and discover their individual voice.”
says Paul Edmund-Davies.
Since its original
conception in 2006, the Venti style has been slowly evolving as a result of the
feedback of many flutists of many levels and detailed work with Paul. Today, the Venti is truly a reflection of the
epitome of modern headjoint making.
If
you are interested in trying a Venti style headjoint, contact Rebecca Eckles at
reckles@powellflutes.com.
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