 The Fingering Forum
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Author: tony walsh
Date: 2004-01-27 11:16
Hi,
I want to play 2nd octave D on flute (modern), but dont like the idea of raising my left hand index.
Can I use one of the thumb keys to do the same job or can i just leave my index finger down ?
I play uillean pipes (where i use Left hand thumb) and on the Saxophone, where I use the octave key (left hand thumb again) to play this second octave D.
Thanks....
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Author: Amanda
Date: 2004-01-27 11:55
D is played *thumb* 2 and 3 in the left hand. There's no way around it. You'll get used to it.
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Author: d-oboe
Date: 2004-01-27 15:30
The thumb key on a flute and the thumb key on a saxophone perform their individual functions a little differently. You *could* play a high D harmonically, from the G below it (using three left hand fingers) but it wouldn't have as good of response as if you fingered it normally. It's just one of things you'll have to get used to.
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Author: musichick
Date: 2004-01-28 20:41
wouldnt it be third octave D? there is the low D right below the staff, the one on the staff, and the one your describing two lines above.
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Author: Steven King
Date: 2004-02-08 03:13
Tony is talking about the D in the staff, 2nd Octave D. Sorry tony the rest of the responses are right, u will juts have to get used to the feeling, if u leave your indx fingure down it will make the sound not as clear, and the same thing will happen if u use the harmonic finguring d-oboe was talking about.
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Author: Mark Lammas
Date: 2004-02-15 16:18
Finger as for low D, but use the standard octave overblow to execute the note. This incorrect fingering will be slightly flat; to compensate, turn the flute out slightly (away from your lips) to raise the pitch. The tone will be slightly weaker, but not excessively, so long as you do not turn the flute out or adjust your lip position too far. Try if possible to get used to the correct fingering. It gives a brighter note.
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