The Fingering Chart

Piccolo · treble clef

How to Play C♯ on Piccolo

C♯ on the piccolo 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♯

Press: right pinky on the D♯ key.

Only the right pinky stays down; this note can sound weak, so keep the air focused.

Alternate fingering

Right hand down (in tune)Press: right first finger, right second finger, right third finger and right pinky on the D♯ key.

Nearby notes

B
C
D
D♯ / E♭

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