Tuesday, October 4, 2016

10. F sharp ( Gb ) and Come A-Riding in the Morning

This is the fingering for F sharp (Gb).

This is the photo. Note that the thumb hole is not closed. The LH1 closes hole 1 and LH2 closes LH2.

This is the song to practice the new F#. It is called "Come A-Riding in the Morning"


Sunday, October 2, 2016

9. Eb, Low F and Are You Sleeping

Below are the fingerings for Eb (D#) and Low F.

This is the photo for fingering Eb (D#). The left thumb completely covers the thumb hole. The LH1 covers hole1, LH3 covers hole 3.  RH1 covers hole 4.

Next, is the photo for fingering the low F. Note that all holes are covered. That includes the RH4 (pinky) covering hole 7 completely. The left thumb covers the thumb hole completely. Blow gently with low air pressure to get the F note to sound.

Below is the song "Are You Sleeping" for practising the Eb and F notes.






Saturday, October 1, 2016

8. Bb and Oh, Susanna

This is the fingering for Bb ( or A#)


This is the photo of the fingering.  Notice the red arrows of the right hand.  The RH1 closes hole 4, RH3 closes hole 6 and RH4 (pinky) closes hole 7.  For the left hand, LH1,LH2 and LH3 closes holes 1, 2, 3 and left-thumb closes thumb hole completely.



This is the practice song that incorporates the new note Bb. It is called Oh, Susanna.




Friday, September 30, 2016

7. High A and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Below is the fingering for high A. Note that the thumb hole is about 3/4 or more, closed by the fingernail of the  left thumb.
Use the fingernail to close the thumb hole about 3/4 or more.


This is the song for practising the new high A. It is called Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.



Thursday, September 29, 2016

6. Note high G and She'll be Coming Round the Mountain

Below is the fingering chart for the note high G. Do not confuse with the low G. Note that the thumb hole is open.

This is the song to practise the new new note G. It is called She'll be Coming Round the Mountain.




5. Note F and If You're Happy

Below is the fingering chart for note F

And here is a practice song that makes use of the new note F, it is called If You're Happy



Monday, September 26, 2016