Klarinet Archive - Posting 001065.txt from 1998/10

From: LeliaLoban@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Slippery keys
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 12:55:12 -0500

Benedict Lockwood asked,
>>Has anyone had problems with slippery keys? Occasionally in a faster passage
a finger will slip off the key. This seems to be mostly with the little
fingers on the side keys but also sometimes with others. Any tips on how to
prevent this?>>

Dry skin can cause this problem. Try using some hand lotion shortly before
playing. It takes a couple of minutes for the excess lotion to evaporate so
it won't leave an oil slick on the clarinet.

Lelia

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