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 Re: EH Tricks of the Trade?
Author: jhoyla 
Date:   2010-03-31 09:18

I agree with Chris that the positioning of most Banana keys is truly dreadful, on nearly all pro instruments. I suspect the key was designed before the split-E, and nobody thought to redesign it. As Susan says, sealing the E tone-hole with RH ring-finger and fully pressing the banana key requires dexterity beyond normal human capabilities.

Has anyone thought to add an offset RH thumb-key C instead? Since the LH is always fully covering whenever you need these notes it can temporarily support the instrument, allowing RH thumb to press an offset touch. LH pinkie already has 5 keys to contend with.

Chris's suggestion to have your banana key raised and moved closer is excellent - the only way to go with current instruments.

J.
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