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Re: Key Holes

Author: mschmidt
Date: 2018-05-28 20:31

"RH2: This is to help altissimo C#, D and Eb respond and tune when lowered by the low C key for these notes."

On my oboe, with my reeds, covering the RH2 hole saves my altissimo C# and D from being too sharp. Especially the C#, which is the worst note on my horn. The C# doesn't respond as well with the RH2 hole closed, but it's easier to make it respond than to lip it down to pitch--because the embouchre gymnastics necessary for proper pitch on the C# aren't practicable for extended playing in other ranges. Which maybe just goes to show that having keys with holes gives the player more options for fine-tuning pitch.

I suppose, with a little practice, if I ever had to play a ppp C# entrance, I could start the note with the hole open for ease of response, and quickly slip my finger to cover the hole for pitch once I set up the proper oscillation in the air column.

I've also found that adding RH2 brings C5 up to pitch nicely, as it tends to be a bit flat on my instrument.

Mike

Still an Amateur, but not really middle-aged anymore

Post Edited (2018-05-28 20:34)

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