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Basic Fingering Chart for Recorder

Third Octave: C₆ to D₆ / F₆ to G₆

This fingering chart includes the primary fingerings learned by all recorder players. The fingerings apply to all sizes (sopranino, soprano, treble/alto, tenor, bass, and great bass) of both English and German recorders unless specified otherwise. Note that the fingerings apply to the lower set of notes for C instruments (soprano, tenor, and great bass) and to the upper set of notes for F instruments (sopranino, treble/alto, and bass).

 

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Note (C/F)	Written	Fingering		Description
C6/F6		t 1--|45--		Basic.
C#6/F#6		t 1-3|4-6- X		Basic.
D6/G6		t 1-3|4-6-		Basic.
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