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The Clarinet Research Paper

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Padded keys cover and uncover tone holes to change the pitch of the clarinet. Clarinet keys are small, round padded metal rings, covers or levers that are mounted on metal rods. They alternatively cover and uncover the tone holes in the sides of the clarinet when combinations of fingerings are made. They change the flow of air through the clarinet and thereby raise or lower the pitch. Levered keys are depressed with a finger and press down combinations of padded metal covers over selected tone holes. The fingers might also press down keys that are solid or hollow in the center ("ring" keys) to cover tone holes. One of the greatest challenges the beginning player faces is how to cover all the ring keys completely with the fingers no matter

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