
The left-pinky F# key should move as well. To check if you're depressing the correct key for left-pinky F#, press down on the normal F# key with your right pinky. The left-pinky F# key is a chromatic alternate fingering. While your right pinky is playing low F, your left pinky is taking a small jump to the left over to the F# key. From there, your right pinky will play low F. I will also discuss tips and tricks for practicing the chromatic scale. In this article, I will talk through chromatic alternate fingerings within each octave. Honor bands, chair placements and ensemble auditions. Important when it comes to advanced repertoire, auditions for All-State or Knowing the chromatic scale and chromatic alternate fingerings are The chromatic scale is important because it incorporatesĮvery note on the clarinet, as well as alternate fingerings for specific

It is very important that every clarinetist knows how to play the clarinetĬhromatic scale.
