Detachable Wind Guard for Flute Embouchure Hole

A method for shielding an embouchure hole of a flute-type instrument from ambient air currents, the method comprising:

• coupling a wind guard to flute barrel, wherein the flute guard further comprises:
• an elongate, arcuate cover configured to wrap over a flute barrel, wherein the cover includes:
• a center section with a radius larger than the radius of the flute barrel, wherein the center section has a facing edge that recedes in a tapered manner to define a cutout area in the arcuate cover;
• a domed apex of the center section, wherein the domed apex is sized to accommodate a microphone over the flute barrel;
• a microphone clip coupled to an inner surface of the domed apex;
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• end sections at opposite longitudinal ends of the cover that taper to a radius sized to conform to the outer surface of the flute barrel;
• an elongate, arcuate holder positioned opposite the cover and configured to wrap under the flute barrel, wherein the holder has a radius along its length sized to conform to the outer surface of the flute barrel;
• a connector pin passing through a first plurality of knuckles on the cover and a second plurality of knuckles on the holder to form a hinge, wherein the hinge is configured to allow the cover and holder to open and close in a clamshell manner;
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• at least one torsion spring around the connector pin, wherein the torsion spring is configured to bias the holder in a closed position;
• aligning the wind guard with an embouchure hole in the flute barrel;
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• placing one's lips adjacent the embouchure hole, wherein the lips fit within the cutout area of the arcuate cover defined by the receding facing edge.

A method for providing auditory feedback to a player of a flute-type instrument, the method comprising:

• coupling a wind guard to flute barrel, wherein the flute guard further comprises:
• an elongate, arcuate cover configured to wrap over a flute barrel, wherein the cover includes:
• a center section with a radius larger than the radius of the flute barrel, wherein the center section has a facing edge that recedes in a tapered manner to define a cutout area in the arcuate cover;
• and
• end sections at opposite longitudinal ends of the cover that taper to a radius sized to conform to the outer surface of the flute barrel;
• an elongate, arcuate holder positioned opposite the cover and configured to wrap under the flute barrel, wherein the holder has a radius along its length sized to conform to the outer surface of the flute barrel;
• a connector pin passing through a first plurality of knuckles on the cover and a second plurality of knuckles on the holder to form a hinge, wherein the hinge is configured to allow the cover and holder to open and close in a clamshell manner;
• and
• at least one torsion spring around the connector pin, wherein the torsion spring is configured to bias the holder in a closed position;
• aligning the wind guard with an embouchure hole in the flute barrel;
• placing one's lips adjacent the embouchure hole, wherein the lips fit within the cutout area of the arcuate cover defined by the receding facing edge;
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• blowing air over the embouchure hole, wherein the wind guard acts as a sound mirror to reflect sound back to the player.