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Re: Removing the Sliver Keys

Author: Chris_C ★2017
Date: 2018-08-05 22:32

I have fairly broad fingers, so accidentally brushing the sliver keys (result: squeak) has always been a problem. I understand Artie Shaw always had the LH sliver key removed, so I reckoned "if it's good enough for Artie Shaw it's good enough for me". On my Bb I had the key removed (and it lives in the case in case I sell it) and plugged with cork and wax. On my alto and my Eb I just did the "cork under the key" as suggested above - works fine.

On learning it was semi-respectable to disable this key several of my clarinet-playing friends have done likewise - especially since it's so easy.

Chris

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