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Flute B Foot Joint

The flute B foot joint is standard equipment for all but beginner instruments and the lowest end of flutes.

So why do all flutists want one? Because it's there? Status?

Yes, that's a major part of it. Just try showing up at high school All-State auditions without a B foot joint, let alone a professional audition. The powers that be will take note and wonder why you don't have one.

The additional tubing for the B-foot extension is said to provide a deeper and fuller sound to the flute.

Is the low B used much? No, not really. Oh sure, some composers who are aware of its existence might include a low B in a solo work.

But they must keep in mind that it is difficult to make it speak and the fingering is awkward. Beginners will not be successful with getting this note out.

Sure, you can play a three-octave B Major scale (now there's a scary thought), but again, this should be attempted only by those who want to wow a judge at an audition.

Perhaps the low B works well in a studio setting. There the flute can be amplified and that the wonderful low register can accompany some spooky movie.


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