sometimes it helps (if all the other things like bumpers and corks are soft enough to absorb the movement) to oil the rollers because part of the “ clunk” will certainly be the roller vibrating when the keys bounce back.
Learn to use your side C key, and yes repetition is the way. With practice, you can make that transition smoothly with either fingering ('normal' C or the side key). You'll discover when, and when not, to use the side C key. There are no definite rules to follow.
Did I mention that practice is the key? Same is true for the G# key.
Did you know that when you play in sharp keys such as A and E, you can just keep your finger of the G# all the time (or the low C# which will work for both C# and G# on most horns made after about 1930)
I just discovered that (keeping your finger on g# all of the time). But it feels so awkward. Maybe that disappears with practice. Didn't know about the low c#. Thanks.
Yes, it does. In fact I discovered at some point that I was holding the G# key down on certain passages without even realizing it or having planned to do so. Having said that, it's good to know what you're doing (!) and also know when you can hold that key down and when not to. It all comes with practice.
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