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- Page 1 Parameter Guide © 2021 Roland Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents TONE/PARTIAL/PARTIAL EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Settings Used on this Instrument . -
Page 3: Settings Used On This Instrument
Settings Used on this Instrument System Parameters Value Explanation Indication (Parameter) Changes the system tuning. Master Tuning 415.3–466.2 (Hz) * The displayed value is the frequency of the A key. Switches the operating mode for transpose. Turn the [TRANSPOSE] knob to transpose the sound in that amount. System The transposition does not change even when you select a scene. - Page 4 Settings Used on this Instrument Value Explanation Indication (Parameter) Adjusts the strength of breath at which sound starts being heard. The larger the value, the stronger you must blow to make a Breath Adjust 1–50 sound. Breath force Breath Adjust These parameters set how the bite sensor controls the sound.
- Page 5 Settings Used on this Instrument Value Explanation Indication (Parameter) These parameters set how the motion sensors control the sound. Turns off the motion sensor control. Tilting the AE-30 controls the functions that are assigned in the Assign parameters. Normal The tilt detection range is set in Motion_1 Setting and Motion_2 Setting. Lets you controls the pitch when you make cyclic changes to how the AE-30 is tilted.
- Page 6 ID to each unit. When you specify a Device ID, the specified number is Bluetooth ID Off, 1–9 added to the end of the device name that is shown on app “Aerophone Pro Editor. ” (Example: “AE-30 AUDIO 1”, “AE-30 1”, etc.)
- Page 7 Generic * Only MIDI is available. Vendor Choose this if you want to use a USB driver downloaded from the Roland website. Sets the time it takes for the performance keys to actually produce sound when you play them. Key Delay 0–10...
- Page 8 Settings Used on this Instrument Value Explanation Indication (Parameter) Specifies the fingering mode. For details on fingering in each mode, refer to “Fingering Chart” (p. 66). Sax fingering Recorder fingering This uses standard recorder fingering, with the pitch range expanded by the table key. Recorder With this fingering, the side keys are disabled so that the note does not change even if you inadvertently press the left or right side key.
- Page 9 Settings Used on this Instrument Value Explanation Indication (Parameter) This function lets you disable the performance keys, and shift the pitch up/down a semitone or whole tone. Select “Key Function” and then press a performance key. The name of the key you pressed is shown. Press the [MENU] button to move the cursor to the lower row.
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Page 10: Scene Parameters
Settings Used on this Instrument Scene Parameters Value Explanation Indication (Parameter) Scene Volume 0–127 Specifies the volume of each scene. Specifies the transposition (pitch shift) of each scene. * If the system parameter’s Transpose Mode is “Scene, ” this transpose value is applied Scene Transpose -5–0–+6 when you select the scene. - Page 11 Settings Used on this Instrument Value Explanation Indication (Parameter) Specifies the operation curve when the operation mode is “Momentary. ” *** Curve 6: Log L 7: Log M1 8: Log M2 9: Log H 1: Linear 2: Exp L 3: Exp M1 4: Exp M2 5: Exp H 10: S-Shape...
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Page 12: Midi Parameters
Settings Used on this Instrument Assigning a switch-type controller (S1_1–Ta_2) * Indications of “***” in the table will contain the following names. S1_1–2, S2_1–2, X_1–2, C1_1–2, C2_1–2, C3_1–2, C4_1–2, C5_1–2, Tc_1–2, Ta_1–2 * For controllers whose Func parameter is “Off, ” their parameters related to the assign settings are not shown. Value Explanation Indication (Parameter) - Page 13 Settings Used on this Instrument Assigning a continuously-variable controller (Breath_1–Motion_2) * Indications of “***” in the table will contain the following names. Breath_1–8, BiteDn_1–4, BiteUp_1–4, LeverDn_1–2, LeverUp_1–2, ThumbPad_1–4, Motion_1–2 * For controllers whose Func parameter is “Off, ” their parameters related to the assign settings are not shown. Indication (Parameter) Value Explanation...
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Page 14: Data Backup And Restore Operations
5 User scene Scene Settings 5 User tone Hold down [MENU] button and turn on the power. Continue to hold down the [MENU] button until the Roland logo Items Required disappears. USB flash drive (Type-C) Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the unit. -
Page 15: Backing Up/Restoring Scene Settings
Backing Up/Restoring Scene Settings Hold down [MENU] button and turn on the power. Backup Continue to hold down the [MENU] button until the Roland logo disappears. Hold down [MENU] button and turn on the power. Continue to hold down the [MENU] button until the Roland logo Connect the USB flash drive containing the backed-up disappears. - Page 16 Data Backup and Restore Operations Restore Hold down [MENU] button and turn on the power. Continue to hold down the [MENU] button until the Roland logo disappears. Connect the USB flash drive containing the backed-up data to the USB port on the unit.
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Page 17: Installing A Sound Pack/Wave Expansion
Sound files such as SOUND PACK or WAVE EXPANSION can be obtained via the Roland Cloud. When importing tones For more about Roland Cloud, refer to the Roland website. & https://www.roland.com/ When “Make Scene” is displayed, generate a scene for the tone to be imported. -
Page 18: Installing A Wave Expansion
While holding down the [MENU] button, turn on the Hold down the [MENU] button until the Roland logo disappears. power. Connect the USB flash drive containing the sound file to Hold down the [MENU] button until the Roland logo disappears. -
Page 19: Initializing A User License
When a license is reset, the installed wave expansion is uninstalled. While holding down the [MENU] button, turn on the power. Hold down the [MENU] button until the Roland logo disappears. Use the [K] [J] button to select “Remove License,” and then press the [MENU] button. -
Page 20: How The Scenes Are Structured
How the Scenes are Structured ZEN-Core Tone Scene Part 4 Part 3 Chorus Delay Reverb Part 2 IFX Input Direct Send Send Send Part 1 Tone Chorus Reverb Part Mix Partial 4 Output Assign Partial 3 Scene Level Partial 2 Partial 1 Part Level Part EQ... -
Page 21: Drum Kit
How the Scenes are Structured Drum Kit Scene Chorus Delay Reverb IFX Input Direct Send Send Send Part 1 (Drum Kit tone) Part Mix Drum Kit tone Output Assign Scene Level (Preset Only) Chorus IFX Chorus Send Level Part Level ZEN-Core Drum Kit Part EQ Part Pan... -
Page 22: Scene Parameters
Scene Parameters You can use the app “Aerophone Pro Editor” to configure the scene parameters. Parameter Value Explanation Scene Name Specifies the scene name (maximum of 16 characters). SCENE/COMMON Parameter Value Explanation Scene Volume 0–127 Sets the overall scene volume. -
Page 23: Scene/Control Source (Int)
Scene Parameters 9 Assign settings Parameter Value Explanation Assign Function Input Min, Max For details on the parameters, refer to “Assigning a continuously-variable controller (Breath_1–Motion_2)” (p. 10). Output Min, Max * Input Min, Max are set in the Breath–Thumb Pad parameters. Assign Mode Curve SCENE/CONTROL SOURCE (INT) -
Page 24: Scene/Control (Midi)
Scene Parameters SCENE/CONTROL (MIDI) * The following settings are enabled when MIDI control mode is on. Parameter Value Explanation Tx Channel 1–16 Specifies the MIDI transmit chaunnel. Bank MSB (CC#0) OFF, 0–127 Sets the bank select/program change message that is transmitted when a scene is selected. -
Page 25: Scene/Range
Scene Parameters SCENE/RANGE Parameter Value Explanation Sets the key range for each part. (Lower) C-1–G9 Key Range Specifies the upper and lower limits of the key range. (Upper) C-1–G9 Set this when you want different tones to play depending on the key played. Sets how far the range extends in which tones sound, when a key is played that’s lower than Key Range Lower. -
Page 26: Scene/Eq
Scene Parameters Parameter Value Explanation This adjusts the depth of the vibrato effect (the depth at which the pitch is modulated). Vibrato Depth -64–0–+63 The pitch is modulated more greatly for higher settings, and less with lower settings. Adjusts the time until vibrato (pitch modulation) starts to apply. Vibrato Delay -64–0–+63 Higher settings produce a longer time before vibrato begins, while lower settings... -
Page 27: Scene/Control Rx
Scene Parameters Parameter Value Explanation These parameters set the note-on velocity values. Velocity REAL The velocity value is determined by the strength of your tonguing. FIXED The specified value (a fixed value) is used. Fixed Velocity 1–127 This sets the velocity value used for the “FIXED” velocity setting. SCENE/CONTROL RX Parameter Value... -
Page 28: Scene/Chorus
Parameter Value Explanation Intensity 0–127 Chorus depth 3 SDD-320 (Dimension D) This models Roland’s DIMENSION D (SDD-320). It provides a clear chorus sound. Parameter Value Explanation 1, 2, 3, 4, 1+4, Mode Switches the mode. -
Page 29: Scene/Delay
Scene Parameters SCENE/DELAY Parameter Value Explanation DLY SW OFF, ON Switches the delay on/off. Selects the types of delay. Delay Type OFF, 1 Delay, 2 T-Ctrl Dly, 3 Delay0Trem, 4 2Tap PanDly, 5 3Tap PanDly Configure the parameters of the selected delay type. Delay parameters The available parameters differ depending on the type of delay you selected in See “Delay parameters”... - Page 30 Scene Parameters 3 Delay 0 Trem (Delay 0 Tremolo) 5 3Tap PanDly (3 Tap Pan Delay) Tremolo is applied to the delay sound. Delayed sound is heard from the three locations you specify. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation MONAURAL The input is mono-mixed.
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Page 31: Scene/Reverb
Scene Parameters SCENE/REVERB Parameter Value Explanation RV SW OFF, ON Switches the reverb on/off. Selects the types of reverb. Reverb Type OFF, 1 INTEGRA7Rev, 2 Warm Hall, 3 Hall, 4 GS Reverb, 5 SRV-2000, 6 SRV-2000NL, 7 GM2 Reverb Configure the parameters of the selected reverb type. Reverb parameters The available parameters differ depending on the type of reverb you selected in See “Reverb parameters”... - Page 32 Selects the type of reverb offered 0–100 direct sound until the reverb R15, R22, R26, sound is heard. Selection R32, R37, H15, by the Roland SRV-2000 digital H22, H26, H32, reverb. Adjusts the decay length of the Time 0–127 H37, P-B, P-A reverb sound.
- Page 33 Scene Parameters 6 SRV-2000NL (NON-LINEAR) Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the delay time from the PreDelay 0–120 direct sound until the reverb sound is heard. Adjusts the decay length of the ReverbTime -0.9–99.0 (sec) reverb sound. Adjusts the time from when the GateTime 10–450 reverb starts being heard until...
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Page 34: Tone Parameters
Tone Parameters You can use the app “Aerophone Pro Editor” to configure the tone parameters. Parameter Value Explanation Tone Name Specifies the tone name (maximum of 16 characters). TONE/COMMON Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Selects the tone’s category. UNISON No Assign Ac.Bass... - Page 35 Tone Parameters Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the performance conditions for which portamento Specifies the bend mode. will be applied. The pitch bend lever works in the NORMAL NORMAL Portamento will always be applied. conventional way. Mode Applies portamento only when you play The pitch bend effect applies only to the legato (while you are playing one note last-played note.
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Page 36: Tone/Structure
Tone Parameters TONE/STRUCTURE Structure lets you sound two partials as a set. Parameter Value Explanation You can create a wide range of sounds by using partial 2 or 4 (the modulator) The sound of partial 1 is modulated by partial 2. to modulate partial 1 or 3 (the carrier). - Page 37 Tone Parameters Parameter Value Explanation CROSS MOD Cross Modulation Depth when 1-2 Depth 0–10800 (cent) Structure1-2 is “XMOD. ” Cross Modulation Depth when 3-4 Depth 0–10800 (cent) Structure3-4 is “XMOD. ” Sets the partial 1 OSC level. OSC1 Level 0–127 * This is valid when the Structure1-2 is “XMOD”...
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Page 38: Tone/Mfx
Tone Parameters TONE/MFX Controlling a MFX via MIDI (MFX CONTROL) Parameter Value Explanation MFX Switch OFF, ON Switches the MFX on/off. MFX Type Selects the MFX type. You can use MIDI messages such as control change messages to See “MFX/IFX control the principal MFX parameters. -
Page 39: Tone/Partial
Tone Parameters TONE/PARTIAL Parameter Value Explanation Partial SW OFF, ON Turns each partial on/off. TONE/PARTIAL/OSC Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the oscillator type. Specifies the OSC level. 255 is the reference value. If you want The wave of the number specified by the OSC Attenuator 0–255 only the self-oscillation of the filter to be... -
Page 40: Tone/Partial/Range
Tone Parameters TONE/PARTIAL/RANGE Parameter Value Explanation Rather than being played while the key is pressed, the partial begins to play once the period of time specified in the Partial Parameter Value Explanation Delay Time parameter has elapsed after release of the key. Level This is effective in situations such as when simulating noises from guitars and other... -
Page 41: Tone/Partial/Pitch
Tone Parameters TONE/PARTIAL/PITCH Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation -48–+48 Adjusts the pitch of the sound up or Use this setting if you want the pitch Coarse Tune (semitone) down in semitone steps (+/-4 octaves). envelope times (Time 2–Time 4) to be affected by the keyboard location. -
Page 42: Tone/Partial/Filter
Tone Parameters TONE/PARTIAL/FILTER Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation FILTER Selects the slope (steepness) of the filter. For VCF, you can choose -12, -18, or -24. Selects the type of filter. For TVF, only -12 or -24 can be selected. MEMO If Filter Type is TVF, the following TVF stands for Time Variant Filter, a filter... - Page 43 Tone Parameters Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Use this parameter if you want the cutoff Specify this if you want key release frequency to change according to the key velocity to affect Time 4 of the filter that is pressed. envelope.
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Page 44: Tone/Partial/Amp
Tone Parameters TONE/PARTIAL/AMP Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Specifies how the program’s Modify Vib Vibrato Level Sens -100–+100 Depth affects the Amp Depth of LFO1. Sets the volume of the partial. This setting is useful primarily for Adjusts the amount of width when Level 0–127 outputting in stereo. -
Page 45: Tone/Partial/Lfo1, Lfo2
Tone Parameters TONE/PARTIAL/LFO1, LFO2 Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Selects the waveform of the LFO. Specifies the time over which the LFO amplitude will reach the maximum Sine wave (minimum). Triangle wave 0–1023 Fade Time * After referring to “How to Apply the SAW-UP Sawtooth wave LFO”... - Page 46 Tone Parameters Step curve types Curve Type 32–36 (other variations) Step Curve 0 Curve Type 1–6 (variations of square wave) How to Apply the LFO Apply the LFO gradually after the key is pressed Fade Mode: ON-IN Delay high (more) Time Fade Time Curve Type 7–10 (variations of ascending saw)
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Page 47: Tone/Partial/Partial Eq
Tone Parameters TONE/PARTIAL/PARTIAL EQ TONE/PARTIAL/CONTROL Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation This imitates the operation of the ADSR Switch OFF, ON Turns the equalizer on/off for each partial. envelope that is provided on an analog Low Gain -24.0–+24.0 (dB) Gain of the low range. synthesizer. -
Page 48: Tone/Partial/Matrix Control
Tone Parameters TONE/PARTIAL/MATRIX CONTROL Ordinarily, if you wanted to change partial parameters using an external MIDI device, you would need to send System Exclusive messages-MIDI messages designed exclusively for the AE-30. However, System Exclusive messages tend to be complicated, and the amount of data that needs to be transmitted can get quite large. - Page 49 Tone Parameters Parameter Value Explanation If the Matrix Control is used to split partials, set the Velocity Control (p. 35) to “OFF. ” 5 If the Matrix Control is used to split partials, we recommend setting the Sens to “+63. ” Selecting a lower value may prevent switching of the partials.
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Page 50: Mfx/Ifx Parameters
MFX/IFX Parameters You can use the app “Aerophone Pro Editor” to configure the MFX/IFX parameters. 00 Thru 04 Low Boost Boosts the volume of the lower range, creating powerful lows. 01 Equalizer L in L out Low Boost 2-Band EQ This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). -
Page 51: Auto Wah
MFX/IFX Parameters 08 Auto Wah 09 Humanizer Cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic change in timbre. Adds a vowel character to the sound, making it similar to a human voice. L in L out Auto Wah 2-Band EQ L out L in Pan L Overdrive... -
Page 52: Speaker Sim (Speaker Simulator)
MFX/IFX Parameters 10 Speaker Sim 11 Phaser 1 (Speaker Simulator) Simulates the speaker type and microphone settings used to record This is a stereo phaser. A phase-shifted sound is added to the the speaker sound. original sound and modulated. L in L out Speaker L in... -
Page 53: Tremolo
MFX/IFX Parameters 18 Tremolo 22 VK Rotary Cyclically changes the volume. This type provides modified response for the rotary speaker, with the low end boosted further. This effect features the same specifications as the VK-7’s built-in L in L out Tremolo 2-Band EQ rotary speaker. -
Page 54: Chorus
MFX/IFX Parameters 23 Chorus 24 Flanger This is a stereo chorus. A filter is provided so that you can adjust the This is a stereo flanger (The LFO has the same phase for left and timbre of the chorus sound. right.). -
Page 55: Step Flanger
MFX/IFX Parameters 25 Step Flanger 26 Hexa-Chorus This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. Uses a six-phase chorus (six layers of chorused sound) to give richness and spatial spread to the sound. The speed at which the pitch changes can also be specified in terms of a note-value of a specified tempo. -
Page 56: Space-D
MFX/IFX Parameters 28 Space-D 30 Distortion This is a multiple chorus that applies two-phase modulation in This is a distortion effect that provides heavy distortion. stereo. It gives no impression of modulation, but produces a transparent chorus effect. L out L in Pan L Balance D... -
Page 57: Guitar Amp Sim (Guitar Amp Simulator)
Turns the amp switch on/off. Open back BUILT-IN 2 12 x 2 Condenser enclosure Type of guitar amp Open back BUILT-IN 3 This models the sound of the Roland 12 x 2 Condenser enclosure JC-120 JC-120. Speaker Type Open back BUILT-IN 4... -
Page 58: Compressor
MFX/IFX Parameters 33 Compressor 37 Delay Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out This is a stereo delay. fluctuations in volume. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: L in L out Balance D Compressor 2-Band EQ L in L out 2-Band EQ Delay... -
Page 59: Mod Delay (Modulation Delay)
MFX/IFX Parameters 38 Mod Delay 39 3Tap Pan Dly (Modulation Delay) (3 Tap Pan Delay) Adds modulation to the delayed sound. Produces three delay sounds; center, left and right. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: Balance D Balance D L in L out 2-Band EQ L in... -
Page 60: Tape Echo
44 Tape Echo 45 LOFI Comp (LOFI Compress) A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This Degrades the sound quality. simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. L in L out Compressor Lo-Fi... -
Page 61: Pshifter (2 Voice Pitch Shifter)
Pan 2 R Level 2 Type of guitar amp R in R out 2-Band EQ This models the sound of the Roland JC-120 JC-120. Balance D CLEAN TWIN This models a Fender Twin Reverb. This models the sound input to left input... -
Page 62: Dimension D)
Explanation Diameter (in inches) and Cabinet Microphone This effect reproduces Roland’s SBF-325 analog flanger. number of the speaker It provides three types of flanging effect (which adds a metallic Small open- resonance to the original sound) and a chorus-type effect. -
Page 63: 2Tap Pan Dly (2 Tap Pan Delay)
MFX/IFX Parameters 75 2Tap Pan Dly 87 JUNO-106 Chorus (2 Tap Pan Delay) This models the chorus effects of the Roland JUNO-106. Balance D L in L out L out L in Delay 1 Balance W Chorus Chorus Double Tap... - Page 64 MFX/IFX Parameters Note Sixty-fourth-note Sixty-fourth Thirty-second- Thirty-second triplet note note triplet note Sixteenth-note Dotted thirty- Eighth-note Sixteenth note triplet second note triplet Dotted sixteenth Quarter-note Dotted eighth Eighth note note triplet note Dotted quarter Quarter note Half-note triplet Half note note Whole-note Double-note...
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Page 65: Control Change List
Control Change List These control change messages are used when controlling the Aerophone Pro from an external MIDI device such as a MIDI foot controller. Functions that are controlled Explanation Bank Select MSB Mudulation (depend on scene) vib, tone, filter, level, rotary, Xfade... -
Page 66: Fingering Chart
Fingering Chart A#/B ² 3 C#/D ² 4 D#/E ² 4 F#/G ² 4 G#/A ² 4 A#/B ² 4 C#/D ² 5 D#/E ² 5 F#/G ² 5... -
Page 67: Recorder
Fingering Chart Recorder The side keys are disabled so that the note does not change even if you inadvertently press the left or right side key. A#/B ² 3 C#/D ² 4 D#/E ² 4 F#/G ² 4 G#/A ² 4 A#/B ²... -
Page 68: Electronic Wind
Fingering Chart Electronic Wind 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, C The same “C D E F G A B C” fingering as a standard sax or recorder Tc, G#, C# Raise by a semitone Ta, Tf, Eb, B Lower by a semitone Lower by a whole tone A#/B ²... -
Page 69: Trumpet
Fingering Chart Trumpet Right-hand keys 4, 5, and 6 correspond to pistons 1, 2, and 3 of a trumpet. F#/G ² 3 G#/A ² 3 A#/B ² 3 C#/D ² 4 D#/E ² 4 F#/G ² 4 G#/A ² 4 A#/B ²... -
Page 70: Left Hand
Fingering Chart Left Hand Fingering that lets you perform using only the left hand. C#/D ² 4 D#/E ² 4 F#/G ² 4 G#/A ² 4 A#/B ² 4 C#/D ² 5 D#/E ² 5... -
Page 71: Right Hand
Fingering Chart Right Hand Fingering that lets you perform using only the right hand. F#/G ² 4 C#/D ² 4 D#/E ² 4 G#/A ² 4 A#/B ² 4 C#/D ² 5 D#/E ² 5... -
Page 72: Flute
Fingering Chart Flute Flute fingering. x, C1, C2, C3 Raise by a semitone p, B, C4, Tc, Ta Lower by a semitone Lower by a whole tone C´4/D³4 D´4/E³4 F´4/G³4 G´4/A³4 A´4/B³4 C´5/D³5 D´5/E³5... - Page 73 Fingering Chart F´5/G³5 G´5/A³5 A´5/B³5...
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Page 74: Clarinet
Fingering Chart Clarinet Clarinet fingering. Raise by a semitone p, C5 Lower by a semitone F´3/G³3 G´3/A³3 A´3/B³3 C´4/D³4 D´4/E³4 F´4/G³4 G´4/A³4 A´4/B³4... - Page 75 Fingering Chart C´5/D³5 D´5/E³5 F´5/G³5 G´5/A³5 A´5/B³5 C´6/D³6 D´6/E³6 F´6/G³6 G´6/A³6...