• Learn F natural and Bb fingerings
• Complete the first octave chromatic range
• Understand key signatures with flats
• Play songs in F major

Introduction

You've now learned most of the notes in the first octave. Adding F natural and Bb completes your chromatic range from low C to high D!

Note F4 (F Natural)

Fingering: Thumb + first four finger holes (0 1 2 3 4 - - -)

Note Bb4 (B Flat)

Fingering: Thumb + fingers 1, 3 (0 1 - 3 - - - -)

Notice this is a fork fingering—you skip the second finger hole. This is common for chromatic notes.

Key Signatures with Flats

When music is in F major, it has one flat: Bb. This means every B in the piece is played as Bb unless marked with a natural sign (♮).

Practice Routine

1. Long tones on F and Bb - 5 minutes
2. C major scale - 5 minutes
3. F major scale - 5 minutes
4. Songs using new notes - 10 minutes