The Fingering Forum
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Author: D. Pegel
Date: 2001-05-04 21:45
I have trouble getting the high F# above the staff, which is trouble because I play a lot of things in Em and G. Is there a trick to the embrochure? Most of the time I get either air or the B (?) above the F#. On the rare occasion that I do get an F# It sounds out of tune and airy. Is it supposed to be like that? Please help!!
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-05-04 22:59
I don't think it's your embouchure. I assume you are using the correct fingering. I strongly suspect that your flute needs a minor adjustment or a new pad(s).
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-05-05 13:01
Disregard my comment. I was thinking second octave F#.
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Author: ellie
Date: 2001-05-12 19:16
It may be a slight problem with some adjustment on your flute. But you might be able to get it out better with an alternative fingering. When I played bass flute for flute choir, the key used most commonly for f# (right hand ring finger) did not seal correctly. It was a really old bass flute in desparate need of repairs. So I used an alternative fingering, using my right hand middle finger in replacement of my ring finger. This site is great for alternative fingerings. Click on the link on the toolbar to the left for several different ones.
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