How to Play the 3rd Note in an A Major Flute Scale

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The 3rd note in the A major scale is C sharp. Let's look at C sharp on the staff. We have C and it is made sharp by the key signature. We can see that it is made sharp raised a half step so that it makes a whole step in between the 2nd and the 3rd note which fits the pattern of a major scale. Let's look at C on the flute C is fingered with just the pinkie key in the right hand. Let's listen. Let's look how you finger it on the flute just the pinkie key in the right hand. C sharp is a difficult note on the flute because it is very open so when we play it as caution for flute players to make sure you are blowing enough air and bringing the pitch down. You can play it high by not putting enough air or directing more to keep it more in tune with the scale. Make sure your pitch stays low in playing C sharp. Let's look at the scale from the beginning A to B whole step, B to C sharp whole step. C sharp is the 3rd note.

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