How do I change my C flute music to an alto flute?

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Transpose the music down a perfect fourth.
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Transpose up a perfect fourth: The alto flute is pitched in G, so the note you play on the alto flute will sound a fourth lower than the written note. To play an A on the alto flute, you'll need to finger a D. Be aware of the key signature: The key signature will change the same interval up from...
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Transpose up a perfect fourth:The alto flute is pitched in G, so the note you play on the alto flute will sound a fourth lower than the written note.To play an A on the alto flute, you'll need to finger a D. Be aware of the key signature:The key signature will change the same interval up from the original key.Consider the clef:You might need to change clefs.The alto flute is a transposing instrument, so the basic fingerings are the same as the C flute.However, there are some differences in playing the alto flute, such as The alto flute has a larger embouchure hole than a C flute.The head joint of the alto flute needs to sit lower on the face than a C flute.You should have a bigger aperture in your lips.For low register notes, you should have a firmer embouchure. read less
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