The Fingering Chart

Recorder · treble clef

How to Play C♯ on Recorder

C♯ on the recorder is written in the third space. It is the same note as D♭, so the fingering below works for both.

Sounds an octave higher

C♯

Cover or press: left first finger and left second finger.

Thumb off; first two fingers down.

Alternate fingering

Thumb only (next to C)Cover or press: thumb hole.

Nearby notes

B
C
D
D♯ / E♭

See every note on one page in the recorder fingering chart.