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Re: Left-hand F

Author: Bobo
Date: 2007-09-19 02:52

don't get me wrong...i use forked F more often than i use left F, but the forked F has a different sound (i'm not saying it's not in tune either)...it's not as solid a tone, it's a bit weaker, more open sounding - pretty close is good for horseshoes! there are times you want that strong F only a LH F or regular F can provide. The best forked F i've ever experienced on an oboe was on a Royal. Also, English horns tend to have strong forked F's, so I'm wondering if it has to do with the deeper tone holes. A good example of a passage where forked F is preferable is the opening to the Saint Saens where a more subdued F is actually desirable.

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