Which Major Key should I put this song in?

Hello! I was working on a movement and I wanted to go for a lake-theme so I was wondering whether C or G Major sounded better for this. I also provided scores for each major key.

Hi @Crescent Roulade!

Just a personal preference but I will put it in Db major for a calmer atmosphere. One thing to consider is that, if you really want to use flute as the solo instrument, the G major one contains notes lower than the middle C and won't be playable by the flute (not even an alto flute with the F#3).

Henry

2 hours ago, Henry Ng Tsz Kiu said:

Just a personal preference but I will put it in Db major for a calmer atmosphere. One thing to consider is that, if you really want to use flute as the solo instrument, the G major one contains notes lower than the middle C and won't be playable by the flute (not even an alto flute with the F#3)

Google says that some Alto Flutes have a B foot joint allowing them to reach that low concert F# but it's not standard.

Edit:  Perhaps a Bass Flute could be used if the G major one were sought after.  Or you could transpose it up an octave.

Maybe you could start from C major then try and switch from C major to G major to add some more texture to the music from time to time