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How do you trill on a clarinet?
When more than one key is to be trilled, the keys should be simultaneously pressed and simultaneously released, unless the description says to alternate pressing and releasing the keys. These fingerings apply to all sizes of Boehm-system clarinet unless specified otherwise. Src.
What are the side keys on a clarinet for?
This side key is also used as a trill key or alternate fingering to avoid crossing the break between the chalumeau and clarion registers. Boehm and Oehler models only. ... This side key is also used as a trill key or alternate fingering to avoid crossing the break between the chalumeau and clarion registers.
What are trill keys?
The C# trill key is a lever activated by the first finger of the right hand to open a tone hole next to the thumb key. It simplifies many awkward trill and tremolo fingerings, and has become a preferred feature among professional flutists. ... High F# to G#: Finger high F# and trill the C# key.
