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Do all flutes have the same fingering?
This is the meat and potatoes of the flute range. All of these notes are first harmonics, and thus, most have the same fingering as their first octave equivalents, but use a different amount of air pressure that pushes the pitch to the first harmonic, an octave higher.
Are alto flute fingerings the same?
It is a transposing instrument in G (a perfect fourth below written C), and uses the same fingerings as the C flute. The bore of the alto flute is considerably larger in diameter and longer than a C flute and requires more breath from the player.
What key are alto flutes in?
G
Alto Flute – Pitched in the key of G, the alto flute has a range starting from G (a fourth below middle C). Most alto flutes are available with either a straight headjoint or curved headjoint. Bass Flute – Pitched in the key of C, this large flute sounds one octave lower than the common C flute.
Is alto flute hard to play?
Actually playing alto well is not easy, though. Aside from the normal difficulties associated with playing flute, it responds slower due to it’s larger size, and unless you want to spend about 5K, it will probably have some intonation difficulties in the upper range, but these can be overcome with some practice.
What instrument has same fingering as flute?
The embouchure will obviously be different but again the finger placement is similar. Now try playing the first note E on the bassoon, which is the same as B on the flute. Notice that the fingering is basically the same on both instruments. The thumb is down on both instruments as well as the first index finger.
What instruments have the same fingering as the flute?
Fingerings of the oboe and saxophone are similar to the flute (but not identical). The basic fingerings (D, E, F, G, A, B) are essentially the same in the lowest octave (if the flute LH thumb key is closed). Flute, oboe, and saxophone are all octave based instruments.
How big is an alto flute?
about 34 inches long
The alto flute sounds in G, a fourth below the C flute. It is a transposing instrument, meaning the music is written in C and the instrument sounds a fourth below. It is usually about 34 inches long.
What key is saxophone in?
B♭
Tenor and soprano saxophones are in the key of B♭, just like clarinets. All three of these instruments produce a B♭ when playing a C on the score. That is why in order to produce the same C pitch as keyed instruments or the flute (concert or “written” C), they must actually play a D.
What is the difference between a bass flute and an alto flute?
Alto flutes are pitched in the key of G, a perfect fourth below the concert flute. Bass flutes sound one octave lower than the concert flute and are almost twice as long with an even larger embouchure hole and more than double the diameter, requiring even more air and a wider aperture than for the alto flute.
What is an alto flute used for?
The alto flute is a common woodwind instrument often played in Western concert music. While the “regular’ C flute is more popular, especially with beginners and K-12 students, the alto flute has a deeper range and more powerful tone.
Do all woodwind instruments have the same fingering?
No. Do instruments within those families use identical fingerings? Kind of. For example, the members of the concert flute family (piccolo, flute, alto and bass flutes, and others), use fingerings that are at least very similar.