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Re: High C# Issue

Author: johnt
Date: 2011-08-01 22:43

Hi Susan,

I remember a master class I attended years ago when one of the presiding experts talked about the little hole in the E key (middle finger of right hand) The hole tends to fill up with dirt to the detriment of the intonation of the high C#. To quote Carl Sawiki's The Oboe Revealed (page K-40 at the bottom): "The small vent hole in the center of the key should be cleaned out when dirt is evident. Dirt transmitted by the finger slowly collects in this hole. Thorough cleaning can be accomplished with a toothpick or a sliver of reed cane." When I clean this hole, I use a pipe cleaner soaked in 91 strength isopropyl alcohol & VERY gently ream out the hole. Works every time. Worth a shot to see what happens, at least.

Best,

john

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