Flute feet and pitch

[paultandberg]

A flute with a C foot is an instrument pitched at C (see a C, play a C, hear a C)

Is a flute with B foot attached still pitched at C (with the only difference being the ability to play down to a B rather than a C, and with a darker tone while doing so... perhaps)?

Or is a flute with a B foot attached a B pitched instrument (see a C, play a C, hear a B)?

I was sure it was the former, but an acquaintance is trying to tell me it is the later. (which makes no sense. why go with a B, why not a Bb so you could at least play with a standard issue Bb trumpet)

Thanks,

Paul

[pied_piper]

The concert flute is a C instrument - see a C, play a C, hear a C. It doesn't matter whether it has a C foot or a B foot. The B foot is about an 1 1/2" longer and has an extra key which allows the flute to play a half step lower to B.

[paultandberg]

Thanks, Pied