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Re: Low B-C linkage adustment

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-03-24 20:09

That's the only way you can play a low B-C# trill effectively if t has both a fixed C# key and the low B-C link.

On oboes with a fixed C# and without the low B-C link (which there are plenty - most basic conservatoire systems are like this), you'd have to slide your RH pinky on and off the C# key while holding the low C key down at the same time with the same finger (unless it has a banana key for RH3 to hold the C key closed).

The pro level Howarth oboe lineup was:

S1 - thumbplate system with simple 8ves
S2 - thumbplate system with semi-auto 8ves
S3 - ring key conservatoire system with semi-auto 8ves
S4 - ring key con with fully auto 8ves
S5 - full Gillet conservatoire system

Optional keywork on the S1 and S2 was the LH F key, LH C#, both LH F and C#, 3rd 8ve, covered action on some or all keys, side G-Ab trill key, F resonance key (not to be confused with forked F vent which was standard), fully automatic 8ves on the S2.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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