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Re: EH Tricks of the Trade?

Author: hautbois
Date: 2010-03-30 13:36

Susan -- You could try an adjustible thumb rest, if you do not already have one, which would alter the right hand finger location and grip slightly, and could possibly give you a small amount of additional coverage on the D flat key. Also, placing some cork or other material on the wood of the instrument (such as a Dutch thumb rest) where the thumb sits on the wood might cause a repositioning of your grip slightly to your benefit here. If all else fails, you can take the instrument to a repairman and have the keys slightly bent to accommodate your hands.
As my age advanced, my small hands provided less stretch between the fingers, and I began to have difficulty securely covering the low D on my Loree oboe d'amore. I switched to a Marigaux d'amore which had a more agreeable configuration for me. Different manucturer's insruments vary.
Elizabeth

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