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  • Harmonics for Fast Passages

    One of the most useful ways to utilize harmonics, besides color and pitch changes, is to facilitate fast passages in the third octave of the flute.

    By using harmonics of the octave or fifth (actually twelfth, but for simplification purposes we’ll refer to them as fifth) we can avoid some of the awkward cross-fingerings inherent to the third octave.

    Below let’s examine some passages of the solo and orchestral repertoire where harmonic fingerings come to our help.

  • Respighi Pines of Rome F#A3 Tremolo

    In the first movement of Pini di Roma, "I pini di Villa Borghese", Ottorino Respighi writes an F#A3 tremolo in the first flute part.

    This tremolo is awkward to play with regular fingerings, and hard to sound with harmonic fingerings (F#1 & A1) without any modifications.

altissimo fingering & trill charts

Altissimo Flute Fingering & Trill Charts

The Altissimo Flute Fingering Chart & Altissimo Flute Trill Chart are the perfect companions to Alternative Fingerings for the Flute.

The Altissimo Flute Fingering Chart is a subset of the Quick Reference section of Alternative Fingerings for the Flute, intended for both students and professional flute players alike. The fingering chart displays fingerings from B0 to G4, with special emphasis on the high register. Printed on both sides and made of durable plastic material, it is the perfect size to fit in any flute case for quick reference.

The Altissimo Flute Trill Chart is a guide for all trills, including those seen less frequently. The trill chart features easy to follow fingerings from C1 to D4, and includes options for the C#-trill key. It is printed on a handy plastic card that fits in your flute case.