Klarinet Archive - Posting 000013.txt from 1999/09

From: "Aaron Hayden" <haydenmusic@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Backsliding Student
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 15:03:37 -0400

If the student did not have a problem before going over the break, their can
be possibly 2 problems.

1. The F/C(crows foot key) is not adjusted properly. Causing the F/C key
to be open slightly when you play B-2. When you play B-2 press the f/c key
a little harder if this corrects the problem you know what is it.

2. If the bridge key is not in proper adjustment this will also cause a
break problem. If the lower ring pad (Bb/F) is not covering the tone hole
when depressed because the upper ring key(D/A) is not adjusted in
relationship to the lower ring this will cause the Bb-1/F-3 key to leak.
Sometimes this leak is undetected because it may look right and feel right.

Aaron Hayden,
Technician/Hayden Musical Instruments.
----- Original Message -----
From: <SDSCHWAEG@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] Backsliding Student

> Rachael, given that she recently dropped the instrument, I'd make sure
that
> it is in fact in good adjustment. Sometimes, if the horn is only a little
> out, an experienced player can play it okay but a student can't,
especially a
> beginner. The keys have been bent back into position, but are there any
> leaks anywhere? I just ask because you indicate she could cross the break
> well before, and "suddenly" is having trouble with it. As far as the
> practicing challenge goes, I agree with you that a little bit every day is
a
> lot better than nothing! I equate it to training for sports, and remind
the
> kids that they have to keep the muscles used in playing in condition, the
> same way an athlete does. They can usually relate to that. Good luck!
> Susan Schwaegler
>
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