Why is my f not working on flute?

F and F# are the typical notes that go wonky. It’s usually what we call a “leak” meaning that air is leaking because the three right hand keys are not in adjustment, causing one to “seat” improperly. It’s usually a minor adjustment at the repair shop.

Why is my piccolo flat?

If you place a piccolo on your lip in the same position as your flute, your lip aperture (opening) is too far away and that will also cause it to play flat. Covering more of the hole goes along with the higher placement on your lip.

How do I fix the G on my flute?

With a jeweler’s screwdriver that fits the “G” adjustment screw (in the photo it shows a Philips screw but many flutes have a slotted screw), turn it 1/8th of a turn clockwise and try playing the G again. If it plays, you are finished. If not repeat the screw adjustment another 1/8th turn and try playing again.

Why does my flute not sound right?

When troubleshooting flute sound production, first try your student’s flute. Check for leaks in the common places (trill keys, F key, foot joint, etc.). While checking for leaks, ensure that the flute headjoint is aligned correctly to the body of the instrument.

Are flute and piccolo notes the same?

The standard concert flute has a range of three octaves, starting with middle C. Because of its smaller size, the piccolo is pitched one octave higher and is limited to about one and a half octaves, because higher notes are difficult to play and unpleasant to the ear.

How can I improve my piccolo?

Place the piccolo higher on your bottom lip. It helps to align the embouchure hole slightly forward, rather than directly in line with, the center of the keys on the instrument. This helps keep the player from covering too much of the embouchure hole, again, due to the smaller size of the instrument.

Why is the Piccolo harder to play than the flute?

The pitch range of the piccolo is higher, therefore perceived by our ears as louder, than the flute. It is a mistake to ‘hold back’ because this causes fundamental problems with support and air speed. It takes a bit more courage to play realizing every note is quite audible to all: use this to your advantage in developing your musicianship.

Should I play piccolo with a plug in my right ear?

It does make intonation more difficult on an already beastly instrument, but intonation will be even more difficult after you’ve permanently damaged your hearing. In short, play with a plug in your right ear if you value your hearing. The problem with the piccolo is that it is very easy to play too loudly.

How can I tell if my piccolo is good?

A good piccolo will hold its resale value better and serve you well in your performances. Take your tuner with you to try instruments, checking the pitch of each D on the piccolo. The three octaves should play well in tune without a lot of adjustment.

Why do piccolo players frequently overblow?

Piccolo players frequently overblow if they try to use the same quantity of air as they do when playing flute. Tone production on the piccolo is based on using stronger support but less quantity of air than flutists use. The tone will be harsh and brassy if you use too much air to produce the tone.