Author: TomS
Date: 2016-09-29 06:18
I think you are talking about the RH "sliver key" ... that is, the one between the ring and middle finger?
I have exactly the same issue on SOME instruments ... I bump this key with with my finger and it causes terrible and frustrating problems. It wasn't a problem in the past, but a temporary job doing a lot of manual labor and lifting caused some damage to my hand. I am not a big, strong guy and not accustomed to heavy labor, and it ruined my technique.
On two of my clarinets, I actually trimmed the width, length and height of this key, as well as a softer (more forgiving) pad and a stronger spring.
Also, using a mirror is a great idea, you might be able to practice yourself out of the problem, if you can see what you are doing wrong.
One more thing ... if the thumb rest is too low, and cramps the RH thumb and position of the hand, it can add to this bumping the key problem.
Also, tension or stress and not keeping the fingers and mind relaxed (but poised and alert) add to inaccuracy and errors.
Good luck!
Tom
Post Edited (2016-09-29 06:21)
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