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Re: Keys below low Eflat suddenly become a semitone sharper

Author: matt_lin18
Date: 2016-08-10 01:39

The F resonance key is a tricky one. The pad doesn't need to hit very hard but just enough to make it seal. Make it hit too hard and other notes have issues. There are three vital adjustment screws in the lower joint that has to be adjusted with each other to make it work.

I have a lot of success using this adjustment guide here: http://www.oboehouse.com/images/OboeAdjustmentGuidebySeaton.pdf

You probably do not need to adjust the top joint. Start with the paragraph where it says "Screws #6, #7 and #8 work together and must be adjusted carefully in order for the right hand notes to speak".

There is a labeled picture of the bottom of the PDF so you know what keys the guide is referring to. Take the time to read the directions carefully and make sure you really understand what it is asking for before you do it. Adjustment screws do not need to be turned very much, 1/8 of a turn can make a huge difference.

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