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Re: Slurring low E flat to B

Author: jeremyreeds
Date: 2009-09-20 13:42

Hello, I am new to this forum, I had to add to this question because this touches on one of my favourite subjects. I believe that the Prestini model should be the standard (I say 'model' because Prestini models are conservatory sistems -and even though they could be Thumb Plate system, I have not seen any-).
Slurrig low Eb to B in the Prestini model does not represent any problem at all; in the standard models, either Conservatory or Thumb Plate systems, I think the way to approach the problem is (I was taught this by my teacher- long long long time ago-) :
with the left pinky you press down G#, B, and Eb keys;
this will produce an Eb (sound).
Now with the right pinky you press down your C key;
this will produce a (low) B (sound).
Pressing down the G# is only for the purpose of being able to
press B and Eb together, G# will be mute by the F#/G# Trill linkage.
The Eb sound should not be very badly affected by the C tone hole
being closed (B key being pressed down).
Of course, your oboe must always be very well adjusted.
I hope this helps.

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