Where do my fingers go?
Follow the chart below to correctly place your fingers on the instrument.
Half Hole
There are a few notes that require a technique called "half-holing". To do this, roll down the first finger on your left hand so half of the hole is exposed. This creates a vent and allows the note to speak more clearly. The technique is represented in the fingering chart with only half of the circle filled in.
Fingering Chart
Below is a suggested fingering chart for the bassoon. Take notice that several notes may have an alternate but these are fingerings that are generally in tune. Click on the images to enlarge the chart.