Klarinet Archive - Posting 000476.txt from 1998/07

From: <CmdrHerel@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Switching to Eb
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 13:53:37 -0400

In a message dated 98-07-17 13:33:55 EDT, ClarFan1@-----.com writes:

<< Was interested to hearof your problem w/ bbtrill key onyour eb clar. I had
the same problem onBb clar due to my large hands and fingers so I had trill
key removed and the hole plugged up. End of problem! Before you purists hop
on my case, I realize this solution sounds radical but it works for me.
>>

I've also heard of having the cork under the key completely built up so that
it doesn't move or open the pad. Sounds cheaper than plugging the hole.

A friend of mine was once talking to his teacher about his large hands. The
teacher said, "I have small hands, which is good for playing the Eb." My
friend asked, "Well, what are my hands good for?" to which our teacher
replied, "Farming."

(My friend is an EXCELLENT clarinet player! :)

Teri Herel

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