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Re: What is the left hand Eb/Bb for?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-11-04 06:40

He found it awkward, uncomfortable and inconvenient to use.

Having come from a saxophone background and flute before that, it wasn't something I had much need for when Eb/Bb can be played by other more convenient means.

Artie Shaw's 'Gramercy 5' Buffet had this key removed and all the holes filled in, so he too had no use for this key. On my full Boehms and other clarinets with the forked Eb/Bb mechanism, this key only serves to keep the bridge key raised enough to ease assembly (even though I still hold the top joint ring keys closed during assembly).

I know some tutor books (ie. Otto Langley) recommend this fingering, but I still favour the side key over it anyday - I can play C-D-Eb-D or G-A-Bb-A repeated much faster with the side key for the Eb than with the cross key.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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