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B-flat 4 flute fingering (A♯4 / B♭4)
Press the B♭ thumb lever with your left thumb and put down your left index finger. No lever on your flute? Use the one-and-one alternate.
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First octave (octave 4) · 466.2 Hz
Keys to press
- Left thumb B♭ lever
- Left index finger (1)
Alternate fingerings
One-and-one B♭
Left thumb and index finger plus right index finger. Use it when your flute has no B♭ thumb lever.
Left thumb and index finger plus right index finger. Use it when your flute has no B♭ thumb lever.
Tips for playing A♯4
Press the B♭ thumb lever with your left thumb and put down your left index finger. No lever on your flute? Use the one-and-one alternate.
Low notes need a slower, wider stream of air. Relax your lips, drop your jaw slightly and give the note plenty of air.