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∙ 14y agoMost Flutes (including piccolo, Concert flute, bass, and contra-bass flute) are C instruments. Other flute types and their pitches are: Treble, Alto,and Contra-Alto flutes:G, and Soprano flute(rare): E-flat. Most flutes besides Concert flute, and Piccolo are only used in flute choirs.
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∙ 12y agoYou can press a lot of keys, there are certain ones to make a note. Some keys you won't be able to press down because the will be down already, in this case you have to press a different combination of keys to open that certain one.
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∙ 16y agoPlaying the flute myself there are only ever 9 keys you can press at any one time. overall there are 18 keys which can be pressed.
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∙ 11y agoAn Indian Flute called Bansuri has 6 holes
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∙ 14y agoConcert Flutes are in concert pitch, i.e the key of C. Others vary but this is the most common type of flute.
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∙ 13y agoThe standard flute is in the key of C Major. Even flutes with a B foot are still pitched in C major
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∙ 13y agoThe keys change the notes.
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What do you call the buttons you press whilst playing the flute?
The Keys
Which is worse flute or saxophone?
Flute is worse. Saxophone is easier and more fun to play then flute.
How many key sare there on a flute?
There are 16 keys that you can actually press including various trill keys and the keys associated with low b. (I worded it that way because there are more key mechanisms on the instrument but you never have to actually touch those they automatically get depressed when u push down their corresponding key)
What is the difference between a western flute and a Indian flute?
a regular flute has covered metal keys, and some have metal keys with holes in them. indian flutes are made of bamboo and have no keys, only holes
How many valves are there on a saxophone?
A saxophone does not have valves but it instead has keys. There are about 23 keys on a saxophone including a special F# key. Most of the side keys are used for playing high above the staff notes as well as low notes.
What do you call the buttons you press whilst playing the flute?
The Keys
What are good flutes for beginners?
I believe the pearl flute is a good flute for beginners as the keys you are not ment to press have the join on the top, so it discourages from pressing the wrong keys, and gets you used too pressing the home keys.
Which is worse flute or saxophone?
Flute is worse. Saxophone is easier and more fun to play then flute.
What are the flute keys called?
Keys
How many keys on a flute can you press?
Only 9 b/c if u hold all the ones you can how its a high D(; (^^)/
How many key sare there on a flute?
There are 16 keys that you can actually press including various trill keys and the keys associated with low b. (I worded it that way because there are more key mechanisms on the instrument but you never have to actually touch those they automatically get depressed when u push down their corresponding key)
How do you use a flute?
To play a flute, you hold it up to your mouth, but don't cover the mouthpiece with your mouth. Blow air across the mouthpiece, and press down keys in different combinations to get out different notes. (See a flute fingering chart.)
What is the difference between a western flute and a Indian flute?
a regular flute has covered metal keys, and some have metal keys with holes in them. indian flutes are made of bamboo and have no keys, only holes
How many valves are there on a saxophone?
A saxophone does not have valves but it instead has keys. There are about 23 keys on a saxophone including a special F# key. Most of the side keys are used for playing high above the staff notes as well as low notes.
How is the vibration On a flute made?
fingers on keys
How many keys does a simple flute have altogether?
19
What do you press to play a flute?
well, to play a flute you need to press many different things. I recommend lessons to learn.
