[coolsax2k7]

My Buescher had a thick square looking, textured G# key that made going up to it from a low C# no problem. My Martin has a smooth, rounded G# key that my pinky wants to slide right off. This makes going up from a low C# impossible. Is it like this because it's an second-line Indiana? It's annoying.

 

[CountSpatula]

If your playing a G# right after a low C# just hold the C# key down as if it was a G# key.

 

[Carl H.]

If your playing a G# right after a low C# just hold the C# key down as if it was a G# key.

That only works on "newer" horns. Older horns don't have this as an option.

 

[coolsax2k7]

If your playing a G# right after a low C# just hold the C# key down as if it was a G# key.

I'm not exactly sure what you mean but my pinky keeps wanting to slip off...

 

[Carl H.]

I'm not exactly sure what you mean but my pinky keeps wanting to slip off...

Look at your sax.

 

[CountSpatula]

Finger a G# except don't use the G# key with your pinky, hit the C# pinky key. Saves the trouble of sliding.

Frillz Carl? I thought it worked on mine...

 

[coolsax2k7]

Look at your sax.

Oh.. ok. I see it, now. It is beautiful. :love2: Ahhh!

 

[Dr G]

Finger a G# except don't use the G# key with your pinky, hit the C# pinky key. Saves the trouble of sliding.

Frillz Carl? I thought it worked on mine...

AS Carl mentioned, the option of an articulated G#, was not present on many earlier horns. Some horns, such as the SML Gold Medal, have a lever that lets you select whether to engage it or not.

 

[CountSpatula]

Guess I learned something today I think/thought my Buescher lets me... Ah well.

sorry coolsax

 

[coolsax2k7]

Guess I learned something today I think/thought my Buescher lets me... Ah well.

sorry coolsax

np count... my Buescher let me too... but my Martin, made five years later, will not, apparently.

 

[coolsax2k7]

AS Carl mentioned, the option of an articulated G#, was not present on many earlier horns. Some horns, such as the SML Gold Medal, have a lever that lets you select whether to engage it or not.

Forgive me, but what is the advantage of disengaging it?

 

[Carl H.]

Lighter action.

 

[bruce bailey]

It can be added to SOME horns. The G# lever needs to have a tang added that sticks under the C# lever. When the C# is pressed, it also presses the G#. All modern horns work this way. I thought the Indianas had this.

 

[Bootman]

Later Martins have the articulated G#. Older Conns don't. I have never found it an issue once you have learnt to move the LH Pinky quickly. If the LH spatula keys aren't set correctly then it becomes a pain.

The secret to developing Pinky strength is curls with a 5kg weight. You end up with Biceps on your Pinky!

 

[David Beane]

My 64xxx Martin Handcraft soprano does not have articulated LH pinky keys and does have the "smooth, rounded" G# key. What model/year of Martin do you have? Going from C# to G# doesn't seem to be that much of a problem on the sop, but maybe it is on an alto or tenor. I would think it's something your pinky will get used to.

 

[coolsax2k7]

My 64xxx Martin Handcraft soprano does not have articulated LH pinky keys and does have the "smooth, rounded" G# key. What model/year of Martin do you have? Going from C# to G# doesn't seem to be that much of a problem on the sop, but maybe it is on an alto or tenor. I would think it's something your pinky will get used to.

55' Indiana alto - I am playing it so I will see over time how I get accustomed to it.