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 Re: Improving grip in keys - sticky stuff?
Author: crazyclari 
Date:   2022-12-19 03:09

Hi, just as a thought you may wish to consider the amount of tension/force that you are applying to the keys. Practice relaxation techniques to minimise the force you apply to the keys. Aim to relax rather than other goals, visualisation techniques also.

Your hand position may also be worth considering. I tend to prefer to concept of fingers being angled towards the bottom of clarinet and the thumb being angled up. Similar on right hand but not quite the same. This should lay your left index finger over the A/G# throat keys. This can open out the angles around the left little finger keys and provide a less cramped option.

You can also ensure that left C/F key is angled approximately parallel to your C#/G# key and that all of bumpers are in place so that the key does not angle down excessively when you play. Same for the other keys if they use bumpers.

As discussed above sliding across keys can be a strategy that is used, so removing the opportunity may not be ideal.
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