Flute's G key not working

[pied_piper]

Well, "playing with the screws" is highly ill advised if you are not trained in instrument repair. It's sort of like opening the hood of an automobile and playing with every nut, bolt, or adjustment that you see. It's likely that whatever was wrong, if you moved any adjustment screws, you've likely made it worse or caused new problems.

Is it only the G that is not playing correctly or can you play notes below G? (F, E D, Low C?)

[pied_piper]

Does your flute have a split E?

[pied_piper]

OK, so with Split-E, when you play G, the G lever is supposed to close the double G/G# keys. Because you can play lower notes but not G, the lever indicated by "G" (with a screw) in the photo is probably not closing both the G/G# keys. When you play notes with the E key, it properly closes the G key via the "E" lever indicated in the photo.

With a jeweler's screwdriver that fits the "G" adjustment screw (in the photo it shows a Philips screw but many flutes have a slotted screw), turn it 1/8th of a turn clockwise and try playing the G again. If it plays, you are finished. If not repeat the screw adjustment another 1/8th turn and try playing again. Don't move the screw more than about a 1/2 turn. If that doesn't fix the problem, return the screw back to it's original position and seek a repair tech to check it over and repair it.

Let us know if the adjustment screw solves your problem.

[CesarC12]

Well, "playing with the screws" is highly ill advised if you are not trained in instrument repair. It's sort of like opening the hood of an automobile and playing with every nut, bolt, or adjustment that you see. It's likely that whatever was wrong, if you moved any adjustment screws, you've likely made it worse or caused new problems.

Is it only the G that is not playing correctly or can you play notes below G? (F, E D, Low C?)

hi yes i have the same problem the G key F,E, D, and low c keys aren't working either i have a split E flute how do i fix it