Klarinet Archive - Posting 000679.txt from 2002/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Vito Alto Clarinet
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 12:02:03 -0500

At 09:34 AM 3/23/2002 -0700, tianshiwushendu wrote:
>A speaker key? I don't believe that this Alto has one. It is set up
>exactly like a bass clarinet with the low Eb on the right hand being the
>only key that is different from regular clarinet or even Contrabass.
>
>There is however a tone hole in the first key, which I generally cover
>up.

That IS the speaker key. To open it, you have to move your finger down
onto the little plateau below the hole, so the key stays closed while
allowing a little air to escape through the hole.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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