What causes sticky keys on flute?

The dirt usually gets on to the pad when the pad is damp. Dust in the air, or in the flute case, settles on the skin and it gradually becomes slightly sticky. Another cause is players consuming sweet drinks or food before they play the flute. Stickiness seems to follow soon afterwards!

How many pads are on a flute?

A. Almost all modern flutes have 16 pads. They are not “one-size-fits-all”.

Can I use alcohol to clean my flute?

To clean your flute use “saliva” or rubbing alcohol on your cloth. To keep pads clean, don’t eat candy or chew gum before playing and never while playing. Do not let anyone else play your instrument. The flute is a delicate instrument, which must be handled carefully.

What key are most flutes in?

C
The standard concert flute, also called C flute, Boehm flute, silver flute, or simply flute, is pitched in C and has a range of about three and a half to four octaves starting from the note C4 (middle C).

How much does it cost to replace flute pads?

Flutes

Can I use an alcohol wipe on silver?

Step 1: Create the Cleaning Solution Cleaning silver with rubbing alcohol is a great method to treat smudges, mild spotting, or tarnished metal. Mix four parts water with one part rubbing alcohol in a clean bowl or plastic container.

How do you fix a broken felt pad on a flute?

1 In the case that you are missing a felt pad entirely (just a bare cup), you can still fix your flute temporarily. 2 Cut a small strip of teflon tape (about 4″ ) 3 Holding both ends, slip the tape under the key with the missing felt pad. 4 Make sure the part where the key makes contact with the body is fully covered.

Why is my flute pad sticky on the inside?

Dirt on the surface of the skin; this can simply be from dirt in the air over time or dirt from the case. What will really make a pad sticky is anything eaten before playing, especially sugar items. This can quickly cause the familiar ‘sticky’ sound. How do I clean my flute pad?

How do I remove the flute from the case?

Do not grab the body of the flute by its keys when removing it from the case. Instead, grasp it by the tenon section, where you won’t put stress on the springs. Remove the head piece in a similar fashion.

How do you fix a broken key on a keyboard?

Use tweezers to hold the rolling paper. Press the key lightly on the paper and pull outward. Try this at eight different angles from the center of the key. If the felt pad is making proper contact, you should feel a drag. If you feel that there is little or no drag, then you have identified the key that needs to be repaired.