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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-08-04 09:25
With conservatoire systems, your left thumb is free to do what you want with it, so you can keep it off the instrument completely and press the back 8ve key or keep it against the back of the top joint and roll onto the back 8ve key, or anything in between (ie. lift off and press the back 8ve key).
The 3rd 8ve is designed to be set well out the way so you don't accidentally press it, so you have to reach for it when you need to use it. You can use it in conjunction with the 1st 8ve key (by rolling/sliding up to it while still holding the 1st 8ve key down) or use it on its own depending what works best - either from high E or F# upwards. It helps some altissimo notes speak easier when played pp and adds substance to others.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2011-08-04 11:24)
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Gerry L |
2011-08-04 08:19 |
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Re: 3rd Octave Key Technique new |
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Chris P |
2011-08-04 09:25 |
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RobinDesHautbois |
2011-08-07 13:39 |
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