I`m currently trying to arrange a song for my middle school`s orchestra, and I was wondering what the absolute lowest note is that you can play on a flute. This is important, so could someone please, please, PLEASE get back to me on this quick.

A standard student flute goes down to low C. There are a few exceptions, though, most intermediate/professional and some of the more expensive student flutes have a B-foot instead of a C-foot and they can go down to low B. And I also believe that alto flutes can go to low A. So it really depends on what you`re composing for. Although, I don`t suggest making the flutes go any lower than C. Most students find it harder to play in the lower register. Very few pieces go that low anyway.

Yes, you need to practice a lot to get a clear low C, and unless there are like 10~15 flutes that can play the low C, you have a small chance of actually hearing the low notes on the flute.

i don`t recommend you write music that low... no one will be able to hear it. but it`s middle C for most school insturments. hope that helps. make `em do an ear piercing-ly high melody. that, you`ll be able to ear. lol.