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Re: How to explain Bb B, F# F fingerings to students

Author: nellsonic
Date: 2016-12-13 08:22

With beginners who seem like they might struggle with this I have them say "flat is first finger" several times while they hold the clarinet with the correct fingering. Then "flat is first, B-natural is second" while their fingers go back and forth.

Usually I've taught them this portion of the chromatic scale before this issue even comes up (with lots of saying and fingering the notes up and down), so it's rarely a problem. A thorough and reflexive training in the chromatic scale in the lower register is then extended into the upper register and F to F-sharp is never a problem.

I'm not sure if this is what the OP is asking either, but maybe it will help.

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