F sharp fingering & slow raising key

[flutepicc06]

You won' t really need a tech to fix the third finger F#, just a small screwdriver. There is a very small screw (on my Yamaha anyway) facing toward the player, beneath the rods that pass by the second finger F#. Very small. First, observe the orientation of the screw head slot and remember that is where it was when you started adjusting. You will need to turn it clockwise to make the F# padclose (one pad left of the F finger/pad), but turn just a fraction of a turn at a time, so as not to over do it, then try it till it is right. To see which pad I am writing about, press the F# key, then the D key and not the same pad lowers. Another maybe better way is to hold down the third finger F# (which, of course, is D) and watch the F# pad (not finger position) lower to the tone hole. I am sure it is currently not closing. Screw it it closes, but don't overtighten, as that will cause the D not to close. There is a similar screw for the second finger F# that will occasionally get out of adjustment too. Trial and error is the way to get it right. There are several such screws on flutes that can get out of adjustment. Putting a small screwdriver in your case is a good idea if it happens often. Ask me again if that doesn't do the job.

I would strongly advise against that. Even if you don't over tighten one of the adjustment screws, correcting a problem in one part of the mech can cause problems elsewhere. There is a certain order adjustments must be made in. Unless you have a good understanding of the linkages, and what's necessary to get the flute into adjustment (which is far more than just turning screws, especially when you move out of student line instruments), you should not tinker with the instrument. Take it to a tech, and maybe get him to teach you some basic repair, but for now, don't go pulling out the screwdriver everytime something stops working as it should. Self repair can be useful in emergencies, but is not something you should just undertake on your own without prior knowledge of the workings of the instrument.

[fluteguy18]

I would be careful about adjusting the screws as well. I only adjust my screws when absolutely necc. and that is only because I understand how all of the keys interconnect, and what moves with what. See, if you adjust one screw, and get it to match up right, you might accidentally cause a misadjustment elsewhere.

Very delicate work it is......