Flute

Low F on the Flute

Written F4. Tap the diagram to hear it.

F4
Beginner note
Written F4 on the treble staff

Left hand down, right index finger only, E-flat key held. F is one of the most secure notes in the low register, which makes it a good place to set the low-register embouchure: lips relaxed, aperture a little larger, air aimed slightly down across the tone hole.

About this note

Left hand down, right index finger only, E-flat key held. F is one of the most secure notes in the low register, which makes it a good place to set the low-register embouchure: lips relaxed, aperture a little larger, air aimed slightly down across the tone hole.

  • Primary fingering: Thumb B key + Left index (key 1) + Left middle (key 2) + Left ring (key 3) + Right index (key 4) + E♭ key (right little finger)
  • Written pitch: F4
  • Sounding frequency: 349.23 Hz

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