Flute

Low E on the Flute

Written E4. Tap the diagram to hear it.

E4
Beginner note
Written E4 on the treble staff

The right third finger comes up off low E-flat. Low E sags in pitch and goes breathy at soft dynamics, so keep the corners of the embouchure firm and the air moving steadily; if it jumps to the octave the air is too fast rather than too strong.

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The right third finger comes up off low E-flat. Low E sags in pitch and goes breathy at soft dynamics, so keep the corners of the embouchure firm and the air moving steadily; if it jumps to the octave the air is too fast rather than too strong.

  • Primary fingering: Thumb B key + Left index (key 1) + Left middle (key 2) + Left ring (key 3) + Right index (key 4) + Right middle (key 5) + E♭ key (right little finger)
  • Written pitch: E4
  • Sounding frequency: 329.63 Hz

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