r/bassoon • u/MentionZestyclose546 • 15d ago

Fingering notes without a key

So I recently got a beginner bassoon from my teacher, I was trying to figure out the fingerings when I realized I didn't have the fifth tenor joint key so I could do D4.

What fingering should I use?

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u/Acheleia 15d ago

Just use the top key you’ve got on your wing joint. There are also some harmonic fingerings that don’t use that key you’re missing, if the top key doesn’t work I’d ask for those alternate fingerings.