Hi! So I used to play flute in school, but its been over 10 years since I've played and am having trouble getting back into it.

I downloaded a fingering chart and am trying to start out with some simple songs.

But, I'm having trouble playing the low octave notes and the high. It barely makes a sound if I try to start off on a low note, and it sounds really airy when I get up into the higher notes. Any suggestions?

Also, just to jog my memory, when a song has flats or sharps indicated by the Treble sign (for example a G A B flat) does that also include the high octave or does that need to be indicated beside the high octave note?

And finally, if anyone has any good sheet music that is pretty basic but interesting (I'd really love to have some disney like "A Whole New World"), could you let me know and I'll give you my email. Thanks!

HOw long has it been since you have had your flute serviced? It might be leaking.

I would try the Sibelius website. There is a ton of free music from various composers, who would just like some exposure. There's plenty of stuff written on an easy level.

If the low notes don't sound well, there is a large possibility that the pads are not sealing well, and/or the flute is out of adjustment. Vamp is right, a once-over by a good tech would be a great idea. For the high notes, it may be that you are mostly out of practice.

Yes, the key signature refers to notes in all octaves in the piece, unless the individual note is excepted with an accidental (a flat, sharp or natural sign next to the note.)

Flats are B,E,A,D,G,C,F and sharps are in the opposite order, F,C,G,D,A,E,B

If you do a search on piano lessons and music theory, you might find some good refresher information on general music. I find there is a lot of stuff written for learning piano that applies to all music, and of course the right hand usually has a melody that would be nice for flute.