I'm starting to play the flute and I have a question. I see that notes that only use the left hand also use the Eb key at the other side of the instrument. Like, lets say, middle B, it uses Two keys on the left, then the Eb key, If you play the note without the Eb key, it sounds the same. What does this extra key do? Thats my question. Please reply

it keeps many notes from being flat and fuzzy sounding, you would hear this difference more on a better flute

Oh, thanks alot! I thought it would be something like that!
Thanks alot man
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Also for some notes it is necessary to have your pinky on the Eb for physical reasons. Holding that key down helps you with balance and maintaining proper posture. Try playing a B, A, G with the pinky, and then the same without the pinky. Is your embouchure in the same place as before? Probably not.

It is used for many things, balance, tuning mainly, quality of sound , to make a d an eb! but some notes dont use it however this is more advanced than what starting books might suggest, i.e. top A, E and C dont use this for certain reasons.

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The Eb key is really helpful when you learn to play the d and the Eb. the only difference between the 2 notes is the Eb key.
on the d the fingering is thumb, 2, 3, and the 3 keys on the bottom hand with no Eb key,
Eb is the same only you use the Eb key as well.


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you also need it for other notes like E and C#, and some of the really really high notes

hmm...something to discuss with my teacher on tuesday then. thanks for pointing that out!

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(that was to Annie)

That E flat key is great for breaking, so that you can practice your repairs on with your flea market tools. JK of course

lol Kara! let me just run down to the flea market and get my soldering equipment.