Flute Help??

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Konako
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Flute Help??

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Ok, my flute is acting weird...
ooolo o o
^^^
When I press down on any of those keys the arrows are pointing to, the flute wont play at all; just air comming through.
If anyone could tell me what to do I will be forever greatful!

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pied_piper
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Re: Flute Help??

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Finger a C. Does C play normally? If so, try a B, then A, etc., right down a C scale. Which notes play OK? Where does it stop playing normally?

If you can't play any note normally, it's likely that one of the trill key pads is leaking badly. If only a few notes play, then another pad is likely leaking in the left hand area. Trying the above note tests by playing down a C scale will determine roughly where the problem is. Try it and report your results back here.
"Never give a flute player a screwdriver."
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