The Fingering Chart

Bassoon · bass clef

How to Play B♭ on Bassoon

B♭ on the bassoon is written on the second line. It is the same note as A♯, so the fingering below works for both.

Concert pitch

B♭

Cover or press: whisper key, left first finger, left second finger, left third finger, right thumb B♭ key, right first finger and right second finger.

Alternate fingering

Right-hand B♭ finger keyCover or press: whisper key, left first finger, left second finger, left third finger, right first finger, right second finger and small B♭ key.

Nearby notes

G♯ / A♭
A
B
C

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