Boehm-system flute
Flute Fingering Chart
Complete flute fingering chart, B3–C7: a clear diagram for every note, alternate and trill fingerings, and the sounding pitch on each flute.
Written pitch. Fingerings apply to concert flute (also piccolo, alto and bass flute by written pitch).
A written C5 sounds C5 on Flute, C6 on Piccolo, G4 on Alto flute (G), C4 on Bass flute.
First octave register B3–C♯5
Second octave register D5–C♯6
Third octave register D6–C7
Key names
| Key | Name | Hand |
|---|---|---|
| T | B thumb key | Left |
| Tb | B♭ thumb lever | Left |
| L1 | left index key | Left |
| L2 | left middle key | Left |
| L3 | left ring key | Left |
| Gs | G♯ key (left pinky) | Left |
| tBb | B♭ trill key | Right |
| tD | D trill key | Right |
| tDs | D♯ trill key | Right |
| R1 | right index key | Right |
| R2 | right middle key | Right |
| R3 | right ring key | Right |
| Eb | E♭ key (right pinky) | Right |
| Cs | low C♯ roller | Right |
| C | low C roller | Right |
| LB | low B key | Right |
| gz | gizmo key | Right |
Sounding pitch by instrument
| Instrument | Transposition |
|---|---|
| Flute | sounds as written |
| Piccolo | sounds 12 semitones higher |
| Alto flute (G) | sounds 5 semitones lower |
| Bass flute | sounds 12 semitones lower |
Fingerings cross-checked against The Woodwind Fingering Guide and standard method books. Spotted a problem? Tell us.