Flute Range
The flute's range covers three octaves. As with most woodwind instruments the range also divides into three different registers.
The flute's lowest note is Middle C on the piano or sometimes the B just below if the player has a longer foot joint (see Construction).
The flute does not transpose - the music sounds as written.
The piccolo transposes by an octave - the music sounds an octave higher than written.
Flute Range Film
The film to the right demonstrates the flute's range.
Flute
Written Sounds
Piccolo
Written Sounds
Alto Flute
Written Sounds
Bass Flute
Written Sounds
