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What is the difference between C flute and G flute?
Although the fingering is the same as the concert flute, the alto plays in the key of G, sounding a 4th lower than the standard C flute. Because the instrument is in a different key, the flute sounds the pitch G when fingering a C due to its size difference.
Which scale flute sounds best?
You must keep in mind that this is essential to keep the tone of the flute modulated to the right frequency to hear the pleasant sound you are expecting it to. The right scale for beginners as suggested by me and almost all flute experts is C- Natural Middle Flutes. Some recommend G scale flute as well.
What is difference between scale in flute?
The scales one can play on a flute are absolutely no indication of its length. Longer flutes tend to produce sounds with more depth, richness and warmth while those which are shorter, tend to produce more high pitched and shrill tones.
How long is G scale flute?
It is 24 inches long and it weighs 70 grams.
What is the size of C scale flute?
C sharp Medium Flute/Bansuri is a professional quality medium sized 47 cm (18.6 inches) flute. When the upper three holes are coverd by finger its the Indian C sharp medium scale.
What is the range of C scale flute?
The middle octave of the C scale takes the player up into the upper middle register, which also takes some time to develop. (the top octave is definitely for later on!) The beginning flute range is generally the notes within the staff – from about low F or G to the F or G at the top of the staff.
What is the difference between C and F tuned flute?
So basically there are different notes in music and different octaves for each note individually. So a C tune flute will have a complete octave ending at C and similar is the case for F and G tuned flute. When it comes to the best scale for a learner irrespective of the instrument I would recommend a C tuned flute.
Why is the G major scale in the key of G?
That is because all the tones that belongs to the four chords also belongs to the key of G (which are G, A, B, C, D, E, F#). It is true that the G Major Scale includes the same tones: G, A, B, C, D, E and F#. But a song in the key of G could at the same time include several scales.
Is the C scale the best scale for a beginner?
No, the C scale is not the best scale for a beginner, because the lowest octave of the C scale uses the foot joint key (low C) which may be difficult to reach for a young beginner, and the flute sound at the bottom takes a little more time to develop that the lower middle register.