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Re: low C articulation (mp dynamic)

Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-09-06 16:11

Although the F#-G# adjustment should be in check i a perfect world, it won't impair the low notes if it's out of adjustment and there's some movement in the G# pad cup while RH 1 is down (as you don't use the G# key for the lower notes), though it WILL cause trouble if it's over adjusted as it will prevent RH 1 from closing.

The F# vent (the small pad between RH fingers 1 and 2) has to be adjusted in conjunction with RH 2 and 3, and the F vent has to close with RH 2 while RH 3 is held down - the rocker only keeps the F vent closed while RH 3 is standing open to stabilise the Bb (xxo|xoo).

The low C has to close the Eb key - again if this is out of adjustment it will impair playing C or C#(Db) to Eb while holding the LH Eb key down and then closing the C or C# keys. If it's over adjusted the low C won't close.

But usually low notes from E downwards are unstable or difficult due to the F# vent and forked F vent being out of adjustment.

I wouldn't advise anyone without any experience in adjusting oboes to take a screwdriver to one, as any adjustment that's been overdone by a small amount will cause grief.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

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Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes

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