This page will cover Gb, G natural, and G#. At the bottom of the page is a link to a beginning exercise you can download.
Here is a quick lesson/reminder of what parts of each hand
is used for each section of the fingering chart.
is used for each section of the fingering chart.
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Gb3-G#3 a.k.a Half Hole pitches
Gb, G and G#, plus their enharmonic, are unique in that that require you to turn the 1st tone hole in your left hand into an octave key by only partially cover it.
In a general sense, all of these pitches can be played with covering half of the hole, thus the name. However, for intonation and tone sake, we will talk about how much of the tone hole you should cover for each pitch.
In a general sense, all of these pitches can be played with covering half of the hole, thus the name. However, for intonation and tone sake, we will talk about how much of the tone hole you should cover for each pitch.
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F#/Gb = 1/4 covered
Roll your 1st finger to only cover 1/4 of the tone hole. This allows for the clearest sound. If more is covered, it will create a buzzy/foghorn sound. |
G = 1/2 covered + Eb Key
Roll your 1st finger to only cover 1/2 of the tone hole. Then add the Eb key in the left pinky. This key acts as a resonance key to help with clarity of this pitch. |
G#/Ab = 3/4 covered
Roll your 1st finger to only cover 3/4 of the tone hole. This pitch required the 1st tone hole to be covered the most for the best clarity. |
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Exercise
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