How to Play the 7th Note in a D Major Flute Scale

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The 7th note on the D major scale is C sharp. Let's look at C sharp on the staff. We have C sharp by the key signature C sharp. On the flute C sharp is played with just the pinkie in the right hand. This is how it sounds. Let's review the fingers looking at the flute. Pinkie. On the flute it is important to play C sharp with a dark tone because it has the tendency of being sharper than it needs to be in order to fit the temperament of western music. So flute players be cautious; your pitch doesn't sound like this. Make sure it is flatter and darker so it sounds more in tune with the other notes. Let's review the scale from the beginning D to E whole step. E to F sharp whole step. F sharp to G sharp. F sharp to G, excuse me half step. G to A whole step. A to B whole step. B to C sharp our newest note whole step. I will now play. C sharp was the last note.

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