Are Alto flutes fingered the same as standard flutes?

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Yes, mostly the same.
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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...
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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
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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).
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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
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