Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-02-04 08:06
I would say, having played Oehler for 12 years, that there is no difference in the sound of the forked vs keyed versions of notes if you develop the technique. Also, like anything, it just depend on what note comes just before, or which note immediately follows, that determines the fingering you use. If you cannot execute a decent fork smoothly, that only limits your options.
The middle finger top clarion "C" is not any less responsive than the 'sliver' version, at least not on Wurlitzer. Also, if you look at images of some of the top Austrian clarinets (such as Gerold) don't even have the 'sliver' alternate for that high "C."
Some of the things that I found challenging for some time was the slide necessary from chalumeau "Eb" to "F," or the move from throat "G#" to "A" (there is NO linkage and playing the "A" with the "G#" key down is hideously sharp!). Of course I wouldn't call that historic either. It just is what it is.
................Paul Aviles
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