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RE: fingering

Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 1999-08-19 15:47

Susan wrote:
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Hi. I was wondering if anyone knew the correct fingering for high A# (not the one right above the staff...the one above that). I finger it any number of ways, but none of them come out perfectly. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions! Thanks a lot!
Sincerely,
Sue

Susan -

There's no "correct" fingering -- just what plays reliably and is in tune, which varies from instrument to instrument. Tom Ridenour's book has a number of alternatives.

I think the one given on the fingering charts is the same as the F below, which may come out more reliably by pressing the right little finger F#/C# key rather than the Ab/Eb key.

For the Weber Concerto #2, I use the "long" F (thumb, register key, 3 fingers on each hand plus the C#/G# key)and then add the F/C key with my right little finger for the high Bb. On many instruments, opening the throat Ab key with the knuckle of your left index finger makes the note start more reliably.

Try a slightly harder reed, with the tip sanded down a little thinner than usual.

Good luck.

Ken Shaw

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