Flute problem PLEASE help =(?

Sounds like it needs a slight repair! If it is staying UP then it could be that either the C or C# key is keeping it up. This happens if the keys are bent, They get in the way of the other keys. It could also be that the spring is loose so it cant spring back when it wants to. Little things make so much difference! I would take it to your flute teacher and see if they can fix it if they can't they will know of some reputable repairers in the area.

It might be something getting in the way. I have a problem with my G# key moving a lot which means that it catches the hole beneath it. It's a similar sort of mechanism in the Eb key so the same sort of thing could happen. Check for anything obvious, if you can find something obvious and you feel you can take the risk to bend it back or whatever go ahead, but a flute worth more than £500 I definitely wouldn't touch it and leave it to somebody who gets paid to do this.

There is a possibility of it being a problem with a pad. If the pad on the Eb key was worn, then there might be a small hole allowing air through, which would make it sound like it was staying open longer.

Also how long have you been playing? If you're not very familiar with the mechanisms it's entirely possible that it might be something else causing the problem. Maybe it's a problem with the D rather than the Eb.

Hope this helps.

A couple of reasons that can happen.

1. The key mechanism is dirty. Either at the pins, or along the length of the key rod for that 3/4" inch of the key.

2. The key rod mechanism is bent because of rough handling from assembly and disassembly.

3. The spring for the Eb key is bent, broken, or slipped out of position.

4. The pad for the Eb key isn't seated properly, and is hanging up on the tone hole.

The first one you can try to fix with a drop of key oil at each joint of the key rod.

The second one requires professional attention.

The third, you can fix if the spring is just out of position. Use a bamboo skewer to gently nudge it back under the tab at the back of the key. If the spring is broken or bent, it has to be replaced.

The fourth may be able to be fixed by your band director if he has a repair kit with flute pads. Better to take it to a shop though where they'll clean up the whole instrument.

sounds like its sticking. it couldnt be the pad since that pad covering the hole for that key lifts up when u push it, so cleaning out that pad shouldnt be needed. sounds ilke this might be more of a mechanical problem, id take it to a nearby music shop or someone who wknos what theyre doing to have a look at it; unless its something u KNOW u can fix by urself, then go ahead. if its something more risky to fix, then i wouldnt do it urself, u might just end up causing more damage and making ti cost more to fix