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musicalprodigy · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 119

i just cannot get high d. It comes out as a very high flat note every time yet I can get the higher e and fout pretty good. do you think it could it be something mechanical? What should i look for?

Bariman · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:25 pm Post subject:

I presume you mean High D as in palm key D w/octave? There might be a problem in the high Eb pad sealing, which would throw of high D, but wouldn't be noticed in any lower notes. Try slurring. If that dosen't work, take it to a tech, or break out the leak light if you have one. It's hard to diagnose the problem over the internet, so a live tech will be the best situation.

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JPSaxMan · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:43 pm Post subject:

And if it's not a tech problem you just don't have the chops yet...that will come with time Cool

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