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Re: Slurring low E flat to B

Author: Chris P
Date: 2009-09-06 23:45

Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man' has this same low Eb to low B slur in it, the only way I've managed it is take the Eb with the RH and slide to the C while keeping the B held closed just as you're doing.

Not a problem with German or Italian spec cors with the low B-C link fitted - the low B key closes the C along with it, so you only have to release the RH Eb key as soon as you close the low B. The low B-C link can be fitted to all instruments, and can also be fitted in such a way that it can be fully disengaged by backing off the adjusting screw completely if you don't need it.

Not so easy to fit on Marigaux cors as there's a gap between the low B and C key barrels, but not impossible as a link on a new piece of key barrel can be made to bridge the gap, and also a longer screw with a point will need to be made as the low C key is mounted on point screws. And the link can then be taken out if not needed.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
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