Miyazawa C# trill key
The C# trill key is somewhat unfamiliar to many flutists, but it is an extremely useful mechanism which all flutists should be acquainted with. A flute with a C# trill key is often purchased by flautists who are looking for an easy solution tot he troublemsome third register G-A trill, however, the C# key can also be used to facilitate numerous other trills and tremolos. Additionally, the C# trill key can be used to provide a more stable and colorful middle C# when activated while B-natural is fingered.
The following is a guide to illustrate some of the functions of the C# trill key.Trills
- B-C# (first and second octaves): Finger B and trill the C# key.
- C-C# (first and second octaves): Finger C and trill the C# key.
- High F#-G#: Finger high F# and trill the C# key.
- High G-Ab: Finger high G and trill the C# key.
- High G-A: Finger high G and trill the C# trill key and D trill key in unison.
- High Ab-Bb: Finger high Ab and trill the C# trill key, the D trill key and the D# trill key in unison.
Tremolos
- In the first octave, tremolo to C# from G, Ab, A, Bb, B or C by trilling the C# trill key.
- In the second octave, tremolo to C# from A, Bb, B or C by trilling the C# trill key.
- In the first octave, tremolo to D from G, Ab, A, Bb or B by trilling the C# trill key and the D trill key in unison.
- In the first octave, tremolo to D# from G, Ab, A, Bb or B by trilling the C# trill key and the D# trill key in unison.
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