Question

In what key is a concert flute pitched?
A) F
B) C
C) A
D) E

Answer 1

Although the fingering is the same as the concert flute, the alto plays in the key of G, sounding a 4th lower than the standard C flute. Because the instrument is in a different key, the flute sounds the pitch G when fingering a C due to its size difference.

Answer 2

The alto flute is pitched in the key of G, sounding nearly a fourth lower than it is written, and has a wide range. Also setting the Alto apart is the head joint that may be either straight or curved. The bass flute is in the key of C as well, and one octave below the concert flute.