Klarinet Archive - Posting 000301.txt from 2002/02

From: A4ACHESON@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Right hand third finger
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 04:25:19 -0500

In a message dated 18/2/02 1:14:08 am, jnohe@-----.Edu writes:

<< her right hand 3rd finger is slightly too small to cover the tone hole, >>

I have run across this problem many times. RH3 is probably the largest hole
on any clt and does present a problem for many chilodren with small hands.
The hole can be partially blocked off temporarily with Blue-tak or some such
without too much detriment to intonation.
My solution, as I have been responsible for clarinet purchase in an education
authority, is to have a number of VITO clarinets for such students. The hole
in this instrument is the smallest I've seen, and it is also a good value
instrument.
AA

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