Key Buzzing

Amateur_Flautist · Post by **Amateur_Flautist** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:22 pm

I wasn't totally sure what board to post this on, but oh well. The other day I dropped my flute during our parade, and I played it, and everything seemed just fine, but this week I've noticed a buzzing sound sometimes when I play certain notes. I still have the plug in on my g key (I have an open-holed flute), and I think that's what's making the sound because it looks like it might have a little air leak. I was wondering if any of you have had this problem (so I would know if that's what's wrong), and if plugs are all a standard size so that I can just go down to the music store and buy some.

fluttiegurl · Post by **fluttiegurl** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:35 pm

Plugs are pretty standard and can be replaced easily by most music stores. You will need to know the make and model of your flute when you go. However, I would strongly suggest having your flute checked out, especially after having dropped it. There could be a more serious underlying problem that may urn up later on.

Amateur_Flautist · Post by **Amateur_Flautist** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:04 pm

I'm taking it in for a cleaning and maintainance check over Christmas break (if they can get it done in under two weeks, which I'm sure they can), so they'll probably catch anything that's wrong. Also, I had my band director give it a quick glance, just in case. But I do think the buzzing is a problem with the plug because it just recently got worn from the drop (you can see where the leak of air is), and I only get the buzzing when my finger isn't all the way on the G key. Thanks for the comments.

NekoNoKage · Post by **NekoNoKage** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 6:06 pm

I get a key buzzing problem on my low F flat. I don't know what causes it..I have a standard closed-hole flute even..

SaturnCat · Post by **SaturnCat** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:24 am

NekoNoKage wrote:I get a key buzzing problem on my low F flat. I don't know what causes it..I have a standard closed-hole flute even..

That happen to me too, with the F sharp mostly, it's like a ringinng sound.
Do you think it's the flute or just me?

FluteBabe06 · Post by **FluteBabe06** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 9:29 am

I had a problem with my key buzzing too. I couldn't figure out what it was and it was driving me crazy. Then one day, i heard a big clunking noise coming out the end of my flute and screws popped out. The problem was that one of the screws holding the pads on was loose and everytime i played notes with that key i'd get a terrible buzzing sound. That could possibly be your problem.

amhso · Post by **amhso** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:10 pm

well there's your problem. (btw...do you have an old closed hole flute? because I wouldn't recommend playing a nice flute while marching for 2 reasons: 1) you're outdoors...it's not good for the flute and 2) your beautiful sound won't be heard well, if at all)