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C#-D# link question

Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2013-11-19 08:24

I was play testing some reeds just now, and noticed that when I slur from LH D# to C# (esp bottom octave) , the C# either takes awhile to speak or doesn't at all. When I hold down the C# key, there is play in the D# key (I can lift it up a little).

I am guessing there shouldn't be any play there? I just adjusted the screw down so that I can play the C# and hit the D# without any interruption to the note, did I do the right thing?

Also, I am having trouble sliding from C# to low C, due to the C# remaining stuck upwards. I have eliminated most causes except for the rod, which I am too scared to take out myself. If it is indeed the rod (the one which holds the RH C#/D# keys) would it be something a general woodwind repairer could look at, or is it complicated? I only ask as we have no dedicated double reed repairers here, so someone with flute/clari/sax knowledge is my only short-term option.

Sorry for my non-technical descriptions of keys/rods/screws. I hope you can follow what I am describing!

Thanks!
Rachel

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