Flute · treble clef
How to Play C♯ on Flute
C♯ on the flute is written in the third space. It is the same note as D♭, so the fingering below works for both.
Concert pitch
C♯
Press: right pinky on the D♯ key.
Only the right pinky stays down; this note can sound weak, so keep the air focused.
Nearby notes
B
C
The left thumb comes off.
D
Like low D, but lift the left index finger.
D♯ / E♭
Like low D♯, but lift the left index finger.
See every note on one page in the flute fingering chart.