Klarinet Archive - Posting 000216.txt from 1996/08

From: Delton Sizemore <sizemod@-----.AU>
Subj: Re: Chromatic F#/B key problem
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 02:43:20 -0400

I too had this problem with my new Le Blanc Esprite and had to bend the
key slightly to palce it evenly between my 2nd and third fingers. I also
found that adjusting the thumb rest (standard on this instrument) changes
the angle of the fingers to reduce this problem. I still occasionally
brush the key in certain passages and I think a stronger spring will fix
this. Glad to hear I am not the only one in the world to have this problem.

Del Sizemore
Lismore
Australia

On Mon, 5 Aug 1996, Fogle, Bill wrote:

> Ed Brown asks:
>
> >Does anyone else have a problem of accidently brushing the key between the
> >2nd and 3rd finger of the right hand? It's most unforgiving. I've always
> had
> >a minor problem- but I recently purchased a new Buffet R-13 and it is even
> >more sensitive. What is the typical fix for those of us with fat fingers -
> >I'm ready to weld it shut if I knew how.--- Any advice would be appreciated.
>
>
> Yes. I believe that I have two major problems as a non-tutored, non-
> professional, pure hobbyist that do not seem to be improving
> with time and practice: first, breathing, and second, fingering. I feel I
> need
> an instructor for those two areas. Interestingly, the Buffet is the
> instrument I count on to "cut me slack" in the fingering department. On
> Selmer, Boosey& Hawkes, et al. I *really* have problems. There is
> much less forgiveness. Miss the tone hole, hit the wrong key----too bad.
> Anyone care to comment about their experiences? ---Bill Fogle.
>