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Recorder · Second octave register

Recorder fingering for F5

Thumb hole half-covered (pinched); left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right index hole; both right-ring holes. Baroque fingering.

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Recorder F5 fingering: Thumb hole half-covered (pinched); left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right index hole; both right-ring holes.
Standard fingeringThumb hole half-covered (pinched); left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right index hole; both right-ring holes.Baroque fingering.
Recorder F5 fingering (alternate 1): Thumb hole half-covered (pinched); left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right index hole.
Alternate 1Thumb hole half-covered (pinched); left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right index hole.German-system fingering.
Written noteF 5 — F5 in scientific pitch notation.

What it sounds like

InstrumentSounding pitchFrequency (A4 = 440 Hz)
Soprano recorderF61,396.91 Hz
Tenor recorderF5698.46 Hz

Tip for the second octave register

The upper register is opened by pinching the thumb hole (a small gap at the top of the hole). Blow slightly faster air as you go higher.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play F5 on the recorder?

Standard fingering: Thumb hole half-covered (pinched); left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right index hole; both right-ring holes. Baroque fingering.

What does written F5 sound like on the recorder?

Soprano recorder: F6 (1396.9 Hz); Tenor recorder: F5 (698.5 Hz).

Are there alternate fingerings for F5?

Yes — 1 alternate: (1) Thumb hole half-covered (pinched); left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right index hole. German-system fingering.