C# Trill Key

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The C# trill key can also be used to provide a more stable and colorful middle C# when activated while B-natural is fingered.

Trills

B-C# (first and second octaves): Finger B and trill the C# key.

C-C# (first and second octaves): Finger C and trill the C# key.

High F#-G#:  Finger high F# and trill the C# key.

High G-Ab: Finger high G and trill the C# key.

High G-A:  Finger high G and trill the C# trill key and D trill key in unison.

High Ab-Bb:  Finger high Ab and trill the C# trill key, the D trill key, and the D# trill key in unison.

Tremolos

In the first octave, tremolo to C# from G, Ab, A, Bb, B, or C by trilling the C# trill key.

In the second octave, tremolo to C# from A, Bb, B or C by trilling the C# trill key.

In the first octave, tremolo to D from G, Ab, A, Bb, or B by trilling the C# trill key and the Db trill key simultaneously.

In the first octave, tremolo to D# from G, Ab, A, Bb, or B by trilling the C# trill key and the D# trill key simultaneously.

This fingering information is also shown on –

https://www.flutacious.com/Csharp-Trill-Key-Blog

Which includes this musical comment:

“Another famous use of the key was inspired by Claude Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of the Faun,” wherein the flutist fingers B and depresses the C# for more control and color on the opening C#.”

C# TRILL FINGERING CHART FOR THE PICCOLO

Yes! Keefe Piccolos of Boston have a C# trill key option for their piccolos.

This link shows you the trill fingering chart and some additional alternate fingerings with this key on your piccolo.

http://www.keefepiccolo.com/Keefe-Fingering%20Guide.pdf