When I play the notes low c, d, e, f and g and in the octave above, they will not play. It sounds airy and when blowing hard, comes out like a squeak. urgent!

NR, October 2007

Have you checked that the screws are all tight and in place? They work themselves loose on mine. The one I'm referring to is the fairly short rod closest to the keys, it tends to come out towards the head joint, I screw it back probably once every three days. Less often if I actually use a screwdriver, rather than my fingernail.

Hope this helps.

Soulcharged, July 2008

That hard to address without seeing the actual instrument. Look to see if any of the keys aren't closing all the way. To do this, just finger the low c and just look to see if any of them aren't closed all the way. Since you said g is not working the key that's not sealing is most likely the round key on the far side of the left hand pinky key. It's one of the ones that doesn't have a finger on it. Still that is only my best guess without seeing the instrument, and with the information you gave me.

Though, that mostly just allows you to pin point the problem. Unless you know which screws effect which keys, I would say just take your flute into your local instrument repair shop.

If you wish to take the risk of trying to fix it yourself and would like help or guidance you may ask me at Charmed1P5@yahoo.com. Though keep in mind I'm no professional flute technician, I've learned from trail and error on my own flute and by watching over the shoulder of the trained person that fixes my flute.

Harumi, October 2007