Alto Flute
The alto flute is a transposing instrument in G, sounding a perfect fourth lower than written. Its mellow, breathy tone in the low register is used in impressionist orchestral writing.
Transposing instrument: The Alto Flute is written in G and sounds a major second lower (octave-transposing) from written pitch.
| Instrument family | Woodwind |
| Clef | Treble |
| Concert pitch | No — transposes G |
| Transposition | G |
| Concert range | G3–G6 |
| Written range | C4–C7 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: G3–G6
Fingering Chart
View the complete fingering chart for the Alto Flute, including standard fingerings, alternate fingerings, and high-register notes.
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