Dai Kan Notes

Not all fingering charts include the third octave (dai kan) notes, so here they are. Most flutes can play at least up to a dai kan chi no meri (A flat on a 1.8) with no problem. Higher than that is very difficult on some flutes. Practicing these notes at home is a great way to insure that you get the house to yourself.

Go no ha (D on a 1.8) - third octave ro, played with only 5 (thumb) open. On most flutes, head should be lowered a bit.

San no ha (E flat) - third octave tsu no meri. 3 and 5 open, head lowered.

Yon no ha (E) - third octave tsu chu meri. 2, 3, and 5 open. Kari position.

Dai kan tsu (F) - to be in tune on most flutes, play like a tsu meri.

Dai kan re meri (F sharp) - to be in tune on most flutes, play like a tsu, adjust head to pitch.

Dai kan re (G) - play as a re. On some flutes, you may need to open 4 a little bit from the top.

Dai kan chi no meri, or san go no re (A flat) - 1, 2, and 4 open.

Dai kan chi, or yon no hi (A) - 3 open, or on some flutes 4 open.

Dai kan hi no meri (B flat) - 4 and 5 open, adjust head to pitch; or try 1 and 5 open instead.

Dai kan hi chu meri (B) - 4 and 5 open, adjust head; or try 1 and 5 instead.

Dai kan hi (C) - 2, 3, 4, 5 open.