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Re: Weird keys on Selmer Centered tone

Author: Chris P
Date: 2023-01-28 18:57

"The Big 3" (Buffet, Leblanc and Selmer) used to offer a variety of keywork options from your standard 17 key 6 ring models right through to full Boehms (as well as Selmer offering Mazzeo and Marchi systems).

Selmer were the first to rationalise their lineup and drop the various options except the LH Ab/Eb lever in the 1990s. I think Buffet followed suit around the same time and finally Leblanc were the last and ditched the extras in the early 2000s.

While these extras are always useful to those who find them useful, the basic fingerings aren't any different to any other Boehm system clarinet - these keywork options just give you more choice and ease when playing in certain keys or doing certain trills, tremolos and intervals. Don't be afraid to use them as they were added for a reason.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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