Tonehole

Recorder · First octave register

Recorder fingering for F♯4 / G♭4

Thumb hole; left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right middle hole; both right-ring holes. Baroque fingering.

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Recorder F♯4 fingering: Thumb hole; left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right middle hole; both right-ring holes.
Standard fingeringThumb hole; left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right middle hole; both right-ring holes.Baroque fingering.
Recorder F♯4 fingering (alternate 1): Thumb hole; left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right middle hole; both right-ring holes; both right-pinky holes.
Alternate 1Thumb hole; left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right middle hole; both right-ring holes; both right-pinky holes.German-system fingering.
Written noteF sharp 4 — F#4 in scientific pitch notation.

What it sounds like

InstrumentSounding pitchFrequency (A4 = 440 Hz)
Soprano recorderF♯5739.99 Hz
Tenor recorderF♯4369.99 Hz

Tip for the first octave register

Cover holes with the soft pads of your fingers. Use very gentle air on the lowest notes — the recorder overblows easily.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play F♯4 (G♭4) on the recorder?

Standard fingering: Thumb hole; left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right middle hole; both right-ring holes. Baroque fingering.

What does written F♯4 sound like on the recorder?

Soprano recorder: F♯5 (740.0 Hz); Tenor recorder: F♯4 (370.0 Hz).

Are there alternate fingerings for F♯4?

Yes — 1 alternate: (1) Thumb hole; left index hole; left middle hole; left ring hole; right middle hole; both right-ring holes; both right-pinky holes. German-system fingering.