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Tuning note for C flute?

  • I now most bands will tune to a Bb or a A but I heard that those 2 notes are not good because they do not cover many keys so in turn are not very stable as a tuning note. I heard that a high C is a good tuning note for the upper register but need opinion on it (i think it's a sharp note) I read that the in-staff D is a good tuning note because it has many of the keys covered but I haven't really tested it. I know that tuning is done with the ear as we play but having a good base tuning note will help a lot. Also will there be different good tuning notes for piccolos? that will help too. Thanks :D btw please list some sources as to where you received the information Thanks oh and one last thing. flute like all instruments tend to go flat in cold weather correct? (i know mallets go sharp) but for flutes the only reason why it will go sharp is because someone tuned with a cold instrument and as the instrument warms the pitch goes sharp. Thanks :)

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    In my band, we tune (both flutes and piccolos) on a Bb concert (the one just above the staff) On flute, this keeps us perfectly in tune, but on pics (just go with it, I like slang) it only works on all the notes up to about a C concert (two ledger lines above the staff) From then on, it sounds like a train passing by. The best remedy for that is actually to adjust your head position, depending on which way you're going (flat or sharp) Me and my best friend (we both play pic) had an issue staying in tune (not with each other, just in tune in general) so our band directer told us to look up. Pretty much, the higher notes we try to hit, the more we look up, and now we stay perfectly in tune. I also dislike rolling in or out, so this was a big help to me. And yes, the pitch on the flute goes a wacky when it's cold, but only if it's cold. If you blow warm air into your instrument, it will go back in tune. Also, cover your mouthpiece with your hand when you're not playing to keep it warm, and blow more warm air into it to keep it in tune.

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Well, in my band we tune to F5 (the F at the top of the staff), always. C6 (two ledger lines above the staff) is always a good upper register note. Really, it's good to tune on a few notes to see if you need to adjust your tone while playing (rolling in/out). E4 (bottom line of staff) is a pretty good lower register note because it isn't insanely low but it's still low. In my oppinion it's best to move your head joint with middle F5 because it is almost exactly in the middle of your notes you can play. Then learn whether to roll in or roll out Yes, flutes go flat in cold weather. WARM UP BEFORE YOU TUNE! If you don't have time to warm up at least blow hot air into your instrument (the other sections will look at you like you're crazy 'cause it kinda looks like you're making out with your flute.... fair warning ;)). While I don't often play piccolo, when I do my conductor has me tune on C6..... My flute teacher also has me (on flute) tune to C6

Meg

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