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Re: High notes

Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-06-08 09:46

One of the good things in having a thumbplate (dual system) is that the top joint Bb and C keys remain open when the thumbplate is not in use, even when it's in the case (and helps any trapped water dry out), on conservatoire system these are both closed.

And if water does get into the Bb or C toneholes it's much easier to blow it out on a thumbplate or dual system - on conservatoire systems you will need to press the upper part of the bar to release the Bb and C keys.

And with just the top joint only, close all the fingerplates and cover the end with any finger on your right hand, and while blowing into the reed socket, open and switch over the octave keys to get rid of any water in them, also the 3rd 8ve and trill keys, and the G# key as well as each fingerplate opening one at a time.

You can also do the same thing but suck the air (and water) out instead of blowing, but then dry the bore (and any water that has been blown out) before putting it back together before playing again.

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

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