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Re: Still having middle B problems

Author: YCL-450
Date: 2006-06-12 15:09

Gordon (NZ) wrote:

> "...i don't like that approach - it hides maintenance issues.
> if you need both fingers down to make it speak, the horn needs
> a trip to the shop...."
>
> I totally agree! When the pad alignment, pivots, post
> security, and linkages are well adjusted for these keys, they
> have a high degree of reliability.
>
> However these adjustments are needed on almost every brand new
> instrument.
>
> YCL-450, it sure sounds like an intermittent leak problem that
> the technician has not picked up.
>
> Possibly low B key needing extra pressure for complete sealing
> of the pad - pressure that you do not always apply.
>
> Possibly the pad on the low ring key and/or A/D ring key
> needing extra pressure for complete sealing of the pad -
> pressure that you do not always apply.
>
> Possibly a finger not quite sealing on a tone hole, when you
> slightly alter your posture or hand angle relative to the
> instrument.
>
> Possibly a finger is lightly touching a 'banana' key when you
> slightly alter your posture or hand angle relative to the
> instrument.
>
> Possibly a poorly adjusted bridge key, such that the right hand
> ring keys need additional pressure, which you only apply
> SOMETIMES.
>
> Possibly it is after you play throat A, because of a wide range
> of spring/spring groove/pivot/pad problems that can stop throat
> A pad from completely sealing for a while.
>
> Possibly.... etc etc
>

>
> Post Edited (2006-06-12 14:54)

Well I just played with my old Yamaha 4C mouthpiece and it made a lot of difference. The middle B as well as all the other higher notes were much much more stable. I will try it on my other 450 tonight when I get home and see if I get the same improvement. If not then there is a problem with that particular horn. I think I may have made a blunder when I bought the VD 5RV Lyre mouthpiece. They recommend min #3 VD reed. There is no way I could play that hard of a reed so I have been using #2 VD which is way too soft apparently and I think that's my problem. I'm going to stick with the standard Yamaha mouthpiece which sounds pretty decent with a #2 VD reed. I can't undersand why the 5RV is recommended for beginners when it requires at least a #3 reed.

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