Ugly C#

[Sergio]

Hello. Is there an alternate fingering or technique for C# on the Soprano? What an ugly note! Thank you.
Sergio

[M Exner]

Try fingering the (low C#) but with the octave key. I know it's more trouble but sometimes it is the preferred fingering for some passages. Mike

[Sergio]

Thanks Mike, I'll try that. With the standard fingering (open horn) it just doesn't feel like there's enough resistance to get a nice tone.
Sergio

[singlereed]

LH3 with or without octave key should give you the resistance you need.

[Sergio]

Thanks Singlereed.
Sergio

[rollen]

just add the side C key to the open C# fingering.

That, plus lot's of support. Do long tones on open C#. Try to increase your air speed through the horn.

[Sergio]

I appreciate that Rollen. Looks like I have several methods here to work with. Thanks everyone for your assistance.
Sergio

[gege]

on my YSS 675 the middle c# sounds best with LH3, RH1, RH2, RH3 and a closed C-key, you also have more resistance blowing the c# this way..
gege