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Re: third ring for left hand

Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2005-06-10 04:16

The third ring manages the articulated G# mechanism --it works like a saxophone. You can leave the G#/C# key down when you put down the fingers of your right hand. This facilitates things like the B-C# trill (=F-G# in the Clarion register).

Notice that the pad for the G# tone hole is on top of the instrument and that the tone hole passes through the center tenon and the socket in the lower joint. Notice, too, that the pad closes when the right hand rings are pressed --if the mechanism is properly adjusted. Since the right hand rings also close the Eb/Bb auxilliary pad on the upper joint (through the bridge mechanism), the articulated G# provides another stinkin' place where the mechanism can get out of whack.

Have a great time with your return to playing.

Bob Phillips

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