Alternate fingering for double c????????

GardnerDavin · New Member Joined: 25 Jun 2023 Posts: 8

I was watching a video of the airmen of note and i say Brian MacDonald using 1st and 3rd valve on a double c. I Just tried it and it felt more effortless than ever

Does everyone else know this besides me???? I've never seen or been told this alternate fingering until today.

stuartissimo · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:36 pm Post subject:

I used it for a while to get the intonation right. I have (had?) issues playing too sharp above the staff, especially the C, and using the alternate fingering allowed me to use the 3rd slide to get it in tune.
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RandyTX · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:41 am Post subject:

I've never really had the need to work out alternate fingerings for it, as I might have hit one a few times by accident.

The A is still giving me fits, and may for the rest of my life.

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