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Author: vboboe
Date: 2006-03-23 06:07
... you lucky thing, dual system! *** alternate fingering options *** for B, B-flat, top C, C# and D on upper joint only (more like recorder) wonderful!
(but very confusing at the beginning, so maybe hang on a while until more familiar?)
... practice chromatics in 16ths by both conservatory and t-plate fingerings, see which works faster and more smoothly for you
Yeah, C (etc) with no thumb holding onto top pipe is tricky and scary, but with dual system you don't have to play it that way if you don't want to, just play with thumbplate closed all the time and co-ordinate all those extra fingers accordingly :-)
... before you decide to change the mechanism, may i suggest you compare *** long period of time *** by playing another conservatory oboe with no thumbplate at all, to see if it's really comfortable for your thumb grip at the narrower bore position, and also see if you prefer the action of rolling your thumb rather than levering your thumb on/off 1st octave?
Short period playing won't show up the kind of stress your thumb's having, it's when you go distance that ergonomics matter more. With conservatory you have to keep on holding the pipe, so actually having the dual system gives you an opportunity to let go of the t-plate for *** alternate fingering options *** which gives your thumb a grateful rest, a real bonus when playing for long periods of time
... size of your own hands makes a difference in what will work more comfortably for you, my hand 8.5 finds the wider diameter made by thumb-plate much more comfortable the longer one's playing, and i find levering thumb is a lot more work than rolling it
... if your hands are smaller, you may prefer holding a narrower pipe and not have a problem with levering your thumb in a space that for your smaller fingers would seem wider than it does for my bigger fingers
... check the position of the octave key, if the t-plate is removed, how high is the bottom or side of the octave key from the wood, is it higher set than a conservatory octave key? If it sits higher, when the t-plate is removed, you will have to work your thumb a lot harder just lifting that bit extra each time.
... also, the contour of the octave key after the t-plate is removed may make a difference too. Conservatory 8ve keys are usually graded down to the end so there's a gentle incline between key and wood. This is easier on thumb.
Ask if the octave key can be set lower to wood, or does it have to be replaced with a different one.
... perhaps your oboe's original manufacturer could give you more advice on removal and adjustments, and give you an estimate
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ceri |
2006-03-22 16:03 |
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stevensfo |
2006-03-22 22:04 |
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Re: removing thumbplate new |
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vboboe |
2006-03-23 06:07 |
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Iridium77 |
2006-03-23 09:25 |
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