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binkyhk
I read them on the scale book of flute *ABRSM, on the page where flute key-work is labeled.

I have never used them, not even when i played the trills. Can somebody tell me where these keys are for.

Babybird2
I've used the trill keys when trilling from C or C# to D... wacko.gif
andante_in_c
Yes, they're used if you need to trill between registers (any combination of C and C#/Db trilling to D or D#/Eb). They are also used for top Bb and top B: top Bb is fingered LH thumb, RH 1 and 1TR; top B is LH thumb, 1, 3 and RH 2TR.
Babybird2
I can't believe I forgot about top Bb and B. I've used them for that too laugh.gif
Misti
Think of it as a good thing, you obviously play those Bs so naturally, you don't even think about where your fingers need to be.

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binkyhk
thks , is there a trill fingering chart anywhere that I can read?
sjc
QUOTE(binkyhk @ Dec 11 2008, 08:13 PM) *

thks , is there a trill fingering chart anywhere that I can read?



woodwind.org they have trill fingerings and every combination of fingerings possible including the dreaded tremalos.
barry-clari
Click here to get started with flute fingering charts : I think these are invaluable. smile.gif
Robodoc
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Dec 16 2008, 04:15 PM) *

Click here to get started with flute fingering charts : I think these are invaluable. smile.gif

Wow: I knew in theory that D in the 4th octave was possible (Prokofiev), but not that there was a whole 4th octave! . . . and so many alternative fingerings: It reminds me of guitar chord charts, where they often give at least 6 ways to play any given chord and the trick is to find the shape that fits best with the flow.
Morgan's Munchkin
QUOTE(Robodoc @ Dec 21 2008, 01:31 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Dec 16 2008, 04:15 PM) *

Click here to get started with flute fingering charts : I think these are invaluable. smile.gif

Wow: I knew in theory that D in the 4th octave was possible (Prokofiev), but not that there was a whole 4th octave! . . . and so many alternative fingerings: It reminds me of guitar chord charts, where they often give at least 6 ways to play any given chord and the trick is to find the shape that fits best with the flow.


There are pieces that go up to 4th octave F - can't think what at the moment though.
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