Flute · treble clef
How to Play High C on Flute
High C on the flute is the C written on the second ledger line above the staff. Here is the fingering, with alternates if there are any.
Concert pitch
C
Press: left first finger and right pinky on the D♯ key.
Same fingering as the C in the staff (C5); blow faster air.
Nearby notes
A♯ / B♭
Uses the same fingering as the lower B♭; blow faster air.
B
Uses the same fingering as the lower B; blow faster air.
C♯ / D♭
Same fingering as the C♯ in the staff (C♯5); blow faster air.
D
Like the D in the staff (D5), but lift the right index, middle and ring fingers and put the pinky down.
See every note on one page in the flute fingering chart.