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Building up a key

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2015-10-01 04:37

I've had a recurring problem with missing the throat A key on my Selmer 10G A clarinet when I need to go to it in fast arpeggiated passage work. It doesn't happen all the time or even often, but it's an annoyance when it does happen. More accurately, my index finger reaches the key but doesn't actually move it. I can usually avoid the problem in the passages most prone to it when I'm thinking about it, but at the expense of rather heavier, over-deliberate finger action than I want to use.

I've been experimenting with slightly re-shaping the key by building up its lower side nearer my left index finger. Building it up with Blue-stik seems to improve things, but the stiff is squishy and doesn't hold its shape or position for long. I want to play with it a while longer before I try (or ask my repairman to try) actually moving the key by rotating it slightly, or building it up instead with solder or some other more permanent material. Has anyone found a material that can be shaped, stays in place and isn't sticky? I may try cork held on with shellac or hot glue, but is there a better way to experiment with the key shape and have it remain removable or workable?

Karl

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