Are Alto flutes fingered the same as standard flutes?

Asked by Last Modified  

3 Answers

Learn Flute

Follow 1
Answer

Please enter your answer

Rajesh Kumar N

"Rajesh Kumar N: Guiding Young Minds from 1 to 12 with Expertise and Care"

Yes, mostly the same.
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Vocal music Trainer and Performer.

The alto flute is pitched in G, which is a fourth lower than the written notes. This means that to play a C flute part on an alto flute, you need to transpose it up a perfect 4th. For example, a written F will sound a C on an alto flute. The alto flute's tube is longer and thicker than a standard...
read more
The alto flute is pitched in G, which is a fourth lower than the written notes.This means that to play a C flute part on an alto flute, you need to transpose it up a perfect 4th.For example, a written F will sound a C on an alto flute. The alto flute's tube is longer and thicker than a standard flute, which requires more breath from the player.The alto flute has a mellow tone in the lower part of its range. read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

🎹 Home Piano & Guitar Lessons Where Children Discover a Lifelong Love for Music

It uses the same fingerings as the C flute and piccolo, but is a transposing instrument in G (sounding a perfect fourth lower than written).
read more
It uses the same fingerings as the C flute and piccolo, but is a transposing instrument in G (sounding a perfect fourth lower than written). read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

View 1 more Answers

Related Questions

Is it difficult to learn and play flute?
Every instrument need patience. If u really love to play Flute you will achieve.
Geeta
At what age one should start learning flute? Is it possible for my 6 year old daughter to learn this instrument?
Yes, of course. but till there is a question of her musical ability, concentration span and mental growth according to her age. she needs a proper musical assessment, i think then you can decide flute...
Meena
Is it possible to start learning flute from scratch at my age? I am 30yrs old now.
Age is not an issue, if you have desire and there are people, who start to learn flute after retirement.
Sathish
How much time wud it take come to to a state of practicing tunes if flute is learned and practiced fir 3-4 days a week..?
One needs to understand the "Swaras" the musical notes & get a hold upon the positions on the flute in accordance to "Shruthi"... Which is designed in the classical music training format as Saralevarse,...
Nishant
0 0
View Comments5
Can I find a flute trainer easily in Bangalore?
Finding a real spiritual flute Guru has been always a challenge, because their are many teachers available who would take years to teach you so that they may extract fees for their living for maximum number...
Nish
0 0
View Comments8

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons

Easily Start To Learn Flute
FLUTE BASICS Sit Striaght Place the flute's blowing hole on mouth exact below lower lip. Start to blow over flute just like we often do with cap of a pen for whistle. keep flute almost parallel to...

Vikram Sardeshpande

0 0
View Comments0
Flute: Basics
Duration: 3 months (for someone who has not touched a flute before in life) What will you learn: i. Blowing techniques, ii. Tonguing techniques. At the end of the course you'll be able to blow a flute...

Gopinath Anandaiah

4 0
View Comments0
Alankar Practice on Flute.
Pyramid Alankar is best and helpful technique for Beginner flute player. Try it. Like. SA RE SA, SA RE GA RE SA, SA RE GA MA GA RE SA.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Continue Like this with all Notes of alankar.,,,,,

Hardik Soni

2 0
View Comments0
Understanding Tala For Vocal Music
Tap your palms together and say the syllables repeatedly: you get a beat of 4 cycles. 'ta-ka-di-mi' one tap for each 'taka', keep saying these repeatedly, with all of the vowels being short and each of...

Bilvaa Music

0 0
View Comments0
A tip to learn music faster
To be able to learn music, especially Indian Classical music, faster, the best tool is your ear. Listen as much as possible to music, preferrable graded artistes, and concert recordings. Youtube,...

Bilvaa Music

0 0
View Comments0

Recommended Articles

Choosing the right musical Instrument

Playing a musical instrument for personal pleasure and release is a great way to go. You may be thinking about learning to play an instrument and wondering how to pick your musical instrument...one that will be most suitable for you. Musical instruments, even electronic keyboards, will be an excellent investment....

Read full article >

Connecting with Students to Craft Successful...

Unique Situation of Small Group Tuition Tutors have a very unique and special opportunity when it comes to interacting with students; one that differs vastly from teaching in a classroom setting. The tutor spends time doing something that he or she hopefully really enjoys, teaches students that subject, and spends that...

Read full article >

Right Age to Start Music Classes for Children

Music is not just a source of pleasure; it is one of the best things to get over any kind of psychological issue. Parents can encourage their kids to start with their music classes as soon as possible. Music is now also considered therapy, which can lower down pressure, anxiety and help people overcome depression. At...

Read full article >

Learn a Bass Guitar

The Bass guitar, pronounced as "Base" Guitar, is a stringed instrument that came into being as the evolution of the double-bass and the guitar. Bass guitars traditionally have 4 strings though they are available in 5 and 6 string versions as well. Since the 1960s, bass guitars have been prominent as the bass instrument...

Read full article >

Find Flute Classes near you
Flute Classes in Delhi
Flute Classes in Bangalore
Flute Classes in Pune
Flute Classes in Chennai
Flute Classes in Mumbai
Flute Classes in Hyderabad
Flute Classes in Kolkata
Flute Classes in Lucknow
Flute Classes in Gurgaon
Flute Classes in Ahmedabad
Online Flute Classes

Looking for Flute Classes?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you