Right Hand Main Keys
F key is the first finger key.
E key is the second finger key.
D key is the third finger key.
F# key raises first– and second–octave F by a semitone as an alternative to using the right hand middle finger for the corresponding F#.
Right Hand Side Keys
E side key is the upper side key and is used to play third–octave E, F, and F# as well as to trill second– and third–octave C# to D#.
C side key is the middle side key and is used as an alternate and trill fingering for first– and second–octave C.
Bb key is the lower side key and is used for the basic and trill fingering for first– and second–octave Bb.
f# key is a fourth side key on newer models and is used primarily as a third–octave palm–key fingering for the lower altissimo F#.
Pinky Keys
Eb key is the upper right hand little finger key and is used for playing first– and second–octave Eb and acts as a vent in many altissimo fingerings.
C key is the lower right hand little finger key and is used primarily for playing low C. |
