Hi all,
I'm trying out two octaves of g major on my flute. The top D E and F are not great but improving. I can get three leaps for the G when just playing the G but when I go from F to the top G it sounds lower than the F. I've checked the fingering and tried several different ways of blowing it, but no joy. Does this sound familiar to anyone and what can I do?

Hazel, I know what you mean. I had the same problem when I learnt that scale,but I've got no idea how I got better at it though, sorry! Hopefully someone who knows what to do'll be here soon.

I would suggest playing the top octave of the scale really slowly, noting how your embouchure changes between each note. For top G, you'll need a lot of air and a fast airstream to get the sound out. Maybe try going to top G from different notes, say middle G-G, A-G, B-G, C-G etc. Also try going down from top G to Fsharp and see if that works. Definitely take it slowly, fingering is the easy part, it's getting the sound that makes it tricky! good luck!

Ain't that the truth!

I'm sure you are, but when you say F, you do mean F sharp, don't you?!

'Course I do!
was keeping my thumb on for the G
It's squeaky but at least there's a sound to work on now

Thank you for proving I'm not alone in having that problem........well it works in the other octaves

Now if only if was an errant thumb that's causing my nasty breathy tone problem....I blame Andante in C for that, it didn't occur until she inspired me to say yes to the flute day and get the flute out of its case! Hopefully in August one of you guys can help work out what I'm doing wrong.

For high G and any other note in that register make sure you direct the air flow upwards and not directly across/down into the flute. Whenever you're playing up there it is the main time when you have to support the notes using your diaphragm (push up with the muscle just under your stomach while you play).

This is a good exercise to help you as seen in several technique books. Start on D and then move to E only when you are happy with the sound on each note then play E and move to F# (again only when you are happy with the sound) then play F# to G then reverse this and go back down. Do this over and over again and take it very slowly. It can be quite teidous but after a while you'll soon get the hang of it.