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Re: Problems with B

Author: ken
Date: 2004-10-31 03:13

Yes check to ensure pads are tight and mechanism is correctly positioned.

So, where is it chiseled in granite you have to master the break ascending into the 2nd register? What's wrong with learning it by 12ths and down into the break B? Take a deep breath and play a solid chalumeau-low G natural at a strong forte, then pop open the register key to a clarion D natural. Now, descend playing a standard right side C natural, settle it in, then to the break B natural (right side initially for a more solid seal). The resistance of the register key from a low G natural to B-Flat, popping the register key to the partials F natural to D natural is stable, even negligible. Try these combinations, and always look for opportunities to make the horn to do the work.

With the following finger combinations the exercise is to master the break B natural, so "pitch" isn't a factor. Cover all 3 ringed tone holes on the right hand lower joint; add the A natural (tear drop) key. Now, with all that down build on it by adding the left pinky-left cluster key (for the standard left side break B natural) and cover the left ring and middle finger joint tone holes on the upper joint. Thus,

A-0XX|XXX-*(Left pinky)

Essentially, the only "movement" remaining is dropping the left index finger and simultaneously covering the left thumb tone hole and depressing/opening the register key.

You can now make a useful tremolo exercise going back and forth until the break B natural is effortless, the note speaks well and in-tune. And, with practice and more confidence you can begin lifting fingers in reverse order to master the throat A natural to break B natural standard combination (and you must eventually learn it). v/r Ken

Post Edited (2004-10-31 14:35)

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