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FoulShooter101 · Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 25 Location: Philadelphia, PA

I'm not sure if this is a beginner's question, but here it goes:

When I try to vibrato on high G (on the alto), it always seems that the note sort of slips down an octave. I think it is because I need more air, but I was wondering if it was something different. Any help?

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Bariman · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:48 am Post subject:

Could be lack of air support, but I doubt it. Possibly a leaky pad. Try this:

Hold down Keys B, A, G, F, E, and D, and then activate the G# key Nothing should happen, if the horn is in good adjustment. If you see that G# pad cup left a little, then you need to get the horn to a tech to re-adjust.

Also, it could be a problem in your embrochure, but if no other notes are having problems, then it is probably a pad leak.

Bariman
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