1. Hold the flute with your left hand at the top and your right hand at the bottom.
2. Place your left index finger on the F key, which is the first key on the top row of keys.
3. Place your left middle finger on the Eb key, which is the second key down from the first key.
4. Place your left ring finger on the D key, which is the third key down from the first key.
5. Place your left pinky finger on the C key, which is the fourth key down from the first key.
6. With your right hand, place your index finger on the key that is closest to your body, which is the F# key.
7. Blow air into the flute while pressing down on the keys with your fingers.
The F note should sound clear and in tune. If it sounds flat, try pressing down on the keys more firmly. If it sounds sharp, try releasing the pressure on the keys slightly.