People with keys, do you use em?

[msheldon]

OK, without the low C keys, can one play effectively
in the key of C?

It really kind of depends on the piece, and if you're playing solo or with others. In some pieces it's easy enough to drop, or substitute for a low-C note. In others, forget it.

On my own keyed flute (6-key) I do tend to miss not having the low C and C sharp.

[jim stone]

Thanks. I play a lot in C cause I'm playing
with others who do. But I usually pick up
a G flute and use the 'G' fingering for
C, which works well. The reason for this
thread is that I'm getting keys retrofitted,
and I'm wondering how far to go.

I also have a C flute, but find that fingering
less useful for playing in C.