As a beginner I didnt know what to do when my G and F# didnt come out of the flute. Your video made me understand what screw adjusts what and how to know when something is off, I managed to fix my flute! I can finally hear the nasty sound of the G and F#!!! thanks!!
Greetings from Brazil! I'd like to thank you as I was really concerned until realize that my F# Key was unregulated. After a 1/8 clockwise screw turn, the sound get fixed. Thank you so much!!
Helpful information and good demonstrations. Should also mention the use of a leak light to check for full pad closure and correct adjustment between keys. Thank you for your contributions!
Thank you very much for making this video! The only technician in my area messed up my F, F# and Bb connection and I had to figure out how to re-align it, this was a massive help.
Wow! I've been wanting to get into flute repair but it's hard to find apprenticeships and resources! Especially during this time I know they'll be scarce. With all this extra time I want to overhaul my old student flute and this definitely helps!
thanks! my friend gave me her old flute and she said she was afraid she had bent the f sharp key, but it turns out it was just misaligned! all I had to do was tighten one screw and the keys were all adjusted and regulated properly :)
Hi, may thanks for the complete guide (with the other videos). Fabulous! I spent 3 days to repad my old flute and obtain a good sound now. Without your videos, I think I never got it done. A tip:instead of using flattened ear Qtips, I used a strip of synthetic chamois. Works well!
I've had this one problem with all three of my flutes, and I haven't had a clue how to fix it because there weren't any tuning screws between the two buttons (the F key and the Bflat key). It's even a problem with both of my old school's flutes. I'll be careful about it, but I can't wait to start fixing them!
I'm repairing a flute that doesn't have adjustment screws on all the touch pieces, which makes things more difficult. I assume that in this case I'll need to get the touch pieces without screws closing well then adjust those with screws to match. I'll be searching out other videos for clues! I'm also battling with sticking rods between pinned keys, and some keys moving with unconnected keys, so that will be my next job. I have found the video for that.
Anychance anyone knows what i have to adjust if i am having problems playing high G the high A comes out clear as day so i know it is not me but the High G doesnt want to come out
Hey so I’ve been playing for 5 year and my first 2 keys on my flute won’t stay up not like they are sticky but loose and I made sure my screw isn’t loose and cleaned everything around it but I distill don’t know what’s wrong
My first guess is that one or two springs came unhooked from the spring cradle(s). Take a look under the key and see if there is a spring that is not hooked on the little piece of metal that is hanging down from the key. I hope this helps.
There are only a few manufacturers that use an adjustment screw there. However, it does not take a lot of force because the metal is very thin and soft in that spot.
The pivot screw is at the end of the high C hinge rod. That hinge rod has probably backed its way out. Screw it in and it should work. It may work its way loose again if it already did it once though.
Hello thank you so much for the informative video. Unfortunately my flute fell down and the G key (the outside one) got bend and when i press down the F key of the body it not only closes the Bflat key but also the A key. this is a big problem because it makes me unable to play the Bflat.. The A key closes too now.. Do you know how i can fix it ? is it also fixable with the screws or is there another issue with the flute? Many thanks in advance !
Sorry it took me so long to answer you. My first guess is the spring came off of the A key. Check under that key to see if the spring is pushing on the spring cradle. My second guess is the rod inside of the A and Bb keys is bent causing the A key to be stuck. I hope this helps.
First you need to make sure the pads are level. Then you can adjust the Low C key by carefully bending the touch piece on the C# key up or down as needed. I hope this helps. Art
Thx for the videos! My flute got a little bit harder to play so I was trying to adjust it in the past few days. There was a moment that it sounded really great but then I did something (which I had no idea what I've done) and my high D couldn't sound. Really frustrated to get it fixed today as everything looked right to me. Do you have any clue about solving this problem?
Every pad has to seal perfectly all around the tone hole individually before you adjust/ regulate. Check with feeler gauge, especially near the top of the instrument (closer to the HJ).
When I press my F key it works fine,, but after pressing the E key then F again the E key will lower and close with the F key, almost as if the mechanism is gummy, any ideas what I can do to fix this?
I've got this issue. The E key raises by itself fine, but if I press F, the E goes down too and doesn't come up. It also goes down with the D key. Did you solve it?
OMG. I just got it to work. The tiniest of adjustments of the end rod screw and the key screws. This flute had been used like a baton and was dropped. I thought it was a goner!
Yes, that can be done, but it would require removing all of the pads and corks, so it would be expensive. I suggest you wait and do this when the pads go bad and it is ready for all new pads and corks.
@@TheBrassandWoodwindShop The brass keys turned silver after one polish. They now glisten. There are no good pads on that flute. I have to replace the tenon cork at both ends of the flute. Problem is, I dont know the thickness of the cork. Is there a way to be certain? Btw. Thanks for responding. Much appreciated.
When you remove the old cork, check the thickness and replace it with cork that is a little bit thicker. you will need to sand it down to fit. I would guess it is 3/64 or 1/16 inch.
GUYS I NEED HELP!!! My G key is playing a F# and I have a concert in a week and a half. I have no idea why it is doing that and no tutorial is helping me. I have no time to take it to the repair shop because it takes about 3 weeks since where I live theres only one music store in the whole territory. SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASEEE😭😭😭😭
As a beginner I didnt know what to do when my G and F# didnt come out of the flute. Your video made me understand what screw adjusts what and how to know when something is off, I managed to fix my flute! I can finally hear the nasty sound of the G and F#!!! thanks!!
Finally! A clear explanation of how/why to adjust the screws on the keys. And how to adjust the 1 and 1 B flat.Thank you!
Thanks so much for your really detailed information. it's a rare thing to have someone go through flute repair issues step by step. Love it!
So glad the video can help you.
Greetings from Brazil! I'd like to thank you as I was really concerned until realize that my F# Key was unregulated. After a 1/8 clockwise screw turn, the sound get fixed. Thank you so much!!
Helpful information and good demonstrations. Should also mention the use of a leak light to check for full pad closure and correct adjustment between keys. Thank you for your contributions!
Thank you very much for making this video! The only technician in my area messed up my F, F# and Bb connection and I had to figure out how to re-align it, this was a massive help.
Wow! I've been wanting to get into flute repair but it's hard to find apprenticeships and resources! Especially during this time I know they'll be scarce. With all this extra time I want to overhaul my old student flute and this definitely helps!
thanks! my friend gave me her old flute and she said she was afraid she had bent the f sharp key, but it turns out it was just misaligned! all I had to do was tighten one screw and the keys were all adjusted and regulated properly :)
I've come to this video multiple times just for the foot joint adjustment, so I'll leave the timestamp for the future me.
9:59
You are amazing !!! thank you !!!!!!!! it's impossible to find a flute workshop where we live , we fixed it woowoo !
Thanks, Art! Perfect for a flute I just fiddled with!
I wish there were piccolo videos like these but this is close enough
Merci pour ces précieuses techniques!!!! Génial pour retrouver facilement le plaisir de jouer😊
thank you SO much for taking the time to make this
Hi, may thanks for the complete guide (with the other videos).
Fabulous! I spent 3 days to repad my old flute and obtain a good sound now.
Without your videos, I think I never got it done.
A tip:instead of using flattened ear Qtips, I used a strip of synthetic chamois.
Works well!
I've had this one problem with all three of my flutes, and I haven't had a clue how to fix it because there weren't any tuning screws between the two buttons (the F key and the Bflat key). It's even a problem with both of my old school's flutes. I'll be careful about it, but I can't wait to start fixing them!
Wow, I’ve been wanting to get into flute repair and this is perfect. Thank you!
I'm glad I could help.
Thank you Master. It helped a lot. My flute has those issues. I'll try to......
I'm repairing a flute that doesn't have adjustment screws on all the touch pieces, which makes things more difficult. I assume that in this case I'll need to get the touch pieces without screws closing well then adjust those with screws to match. I'll be searching out other videos for clues!
I'm also battling with sticking rods between pinned keys, and some keys moving with unconnected keys, so that will be my next job. I have found the video for that.
Very nice tutorial and educative. Thanks
Very helpful. thank you sir.
Very helpful, thank you!
thank you for sharing!
Thanks. I played sax and clarinet for years, and I never really understood the mechanism. It's a bit less bewilderimg now.
Very useful knowledge
Thank you
Thank you for helping me :)
thans so much!
Danke schön , Master
Hi there. If the feeler gauge fits under a closed pad, does it mean the screw needs more adjustment to eliminate the space for the feeler gauge?
Good information on repair but I notice the d key sitting a bit high from the tone hole.
very good master video .you built the adjustment tool for the flute?
Here is the link to the video "Easy to Make Woodwind Pad Tool: FEELER GAUGE": th-cam.com/video/Xg1DJhEBZEM/w-d-xo.html
Anychance anyone knows what i have to adjust if i am having problems playing high G the high A comes out clear as day so i know it is not me but the High G doesnt want to come out
I have a flute orsi how can find what key is it?
Hey so I’ve been playing for 5 year and my first 2 keys on my flute won’t stay up not like they are sticky but loose and I made sure my screw isn’t loose and cleaned everything around it but I distill don’t know what’s wrong
My first guess is that one or two springs came unhooked from the spring cradle(s). Take a look under the key and see if there is a spring that is not hooked on the little piece of metal that is hanging down from the key.
I hope this helps.
great vid u rawk
THe F key to Bb hole can only be adjusted by brute forcing the lever? no screw?
There are only a few manufacturers that use an adjustment screw there. However, it does not take a lot of force because the metal is very thin and soft in that spot.
I have a question my g and a keys fell off when I was cleaning my flute how do I put them back on?
The pivot screw is at the end of the high C hinge rod. That hinge rod has probably backed its way out. Screw it in and it should work. It may work its way loose again if it already did it once though.
@@TheBrassandWoodwindShop Thank you:)
Hello thank you so much for the informative video. Unfortunately my flute fell down and the G key (the outside one) got bend and when i press down the F key of the body it not only closes the Bflat key but also the A key. this is a big problem because it makes me unable to play the Bflat.. The A key closes too now.. Do you know how i can fix it ? is it also fixable with the screws or is there another issue with the flute?
Many thanks in advance !
Sorry it took me so long to answer you. My first guess is the spring came off of the A key. Check under that key to see if the spring is pushing on the spring cradle. My second guess is the rod inside of the A and Bb keys is bent causing the A key to be stuck. I hope this helps.
Can you do the foot joint low c? It has an airleak in the back when i press the keys
First you need to make sure the pads are level. Then you can adjust the Low C key by carefully bending the touch piece on the C# key up or down as needed.
I hope this helps.
Art
Thx for the videos! My flute got a little bit harder to play so I was trying to adjust it in the past few days. There was a moment that it sounded really great but then I did something (which I had no idea what I've done) and my high D couldn't sound. Really frustrated to get it fixed today as everything looked right to me. Do you have any clue about solving this problem?
Every pad has to seal perfectly all around the tone hole individually before you adjust/ regulate. Check with feeler gauge, especially near the top of the instrument (closer to the HJ).
Thank you for saving me $75
What can I do about a screw that keeps coming out of adjustment/loosening?
There are 3 or 4 different ways of repairing that depending on a few different factors. I will try to do a video about that next week.
@@TheBrassandWoodwindShop Oh, that would be great!!!!!
When I press my F key it works fine,, but after pressing the E key then F again the E key will lower and close with the F key, almost as if the mechanism is gummy, any ideas what I can do to fix this?
I've got this issue. The E key raises by itself fine, but if I press F, the E goes down too and doesn't come up. It also goes down with the D key. Did you solve it?
OMG. I just got it to work. The tiniest of adjustments of the end rod screw and the key screws. This flute had been used like a baton and was dropped. I thought it was a goner!
I'd love to bring my 7 flutes to you. Anyway, my question to you is: Can one change the brass keys on a closed hole wood flute to silver plated keys?
Yes, that can be done, but it would require removing all of the pads and corks, so it would be expensive. I suggest you wait and do this when the pads go bad and it is ready for all new pads and corks.
@@TheBrassandWoodwindShop The brass keys turned silver after one polish. They now glisten. There are no good pads on that flute. I have to replace the tenon cork at both ends of the flute. Problem is, I dont know the thickness of the cork. Is there a way to be certain? Btw. Thanks for responding. Much appreciated.
When you remove the old cork, check the thickness and replace it with cork that is a little bit thicker. you will need to sand it down to fit. I would guess it is 3/64 or 1/16 inch.
we CAN see the minute screw movements
GUYS I NEED HELP!!! My G key is playing a F# and I have a concert in a week and a half. I have no idea why it is doing that and no tutorial is helping me. I have no time to take it to the repair shop because it takes about 3 weeks since where I live theres only one music store in the whole territory. SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASEEE😭😭😭😭
Who are you and where are you located?
I am Art, a Band Instrument Repair Technician, and I am in Burnt Hills, New York, USA.