Canine Concerto in Middle C. 

2007
Framed Print, Music stand, ink on paper, Dog-whistle, Brass tube..
Dimensions variable.

The idea that elements around us are present but not perceived by us as humans is the main basis of this work. Ultrasound is that of a frequency too high for humans to hear, in excess of 20,000Hz. Dogs are far more sensitive to these frequencies and have no problems hearing them.
I struck upon the idea of creating some kind of musical instrument which would play at such high frequencies and enable a seemingly ‘silent  concert to be performed, a Concert for Dogs. The ‘Tin Whistle  flute and Piccolo versions of the instrument are made from a Dog whistle and a brass tube, the position of the fingers holes are arranged to give a key of (silent) Middle C.




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