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man is measure of all things
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Protagoras
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Your pinky does not meet the footjoint at a square angle,
so why are the keys made square? This modification also brings the keys
a little closer to the pinky, reducing the stretch.
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The touchpiece must come to the finger, not the finger
to the touchpiece. This modification was made for a player with an extremely
short pinky.
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What if your thumb comes a bit lower on the instrument
than the key? Let us adapt the key not the player.
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Why should we make such an effort to reach the #c key?
Especially if your finger is not so long, or flexible.
The photograph also shows an extra high support for left hand.
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Another unique thumb key modification. For individual
modifications, come see me in Amsterdam. |
For
true performance, your instrument must fit your hand like a glove. Most instruments
are made to a "one size fits all" philosophy. Flutelab knows about
hands, about keymaking and about the needs of musicians.