Master every note with our interactive visual guide. Select a note to see the exact finger placement on the flute.
A flute fingering chart shows you which keys to press (closed) and which to leave open for any given note. Our interactive tool uses high-contrast colors to indicate exactly what your fingers should be doing:
When starting out, focus on obtaining a clear tone before moving quickly through the notes. Ensure your embouchure is steady and your air stream is consistent.
The flute is unique among woodwinds as it has no reed. The sound is produced by blowing air across the embouchure hole, creating a vibrating column of air inside the tube.
These are called 'alternate fingerings'. They are used for technical passages or to slightly adjust the pitch/tuning of a specific note.
Balance the flute between your left hand index finger, right hand thumb, and your chin. Finger placement should be relaxed.