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broken, and the string's vibration is muted. The clavinet has a simple
damper mechanism operated by a lever (not a foot pedal) which
allows the player to let notes ring or remain muted. For the most part,
this means that less than superstar clav jockeys end up playing parts
that don't bother with the damper mechanism. To make a long story
short, try NOT using the sustain pedal for your authentic clavinet-
ness.
Hohner Clavinet D6
C10 - Wonderclav -
Yes, it's the clavinet sound from Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" -
probably the song that defined the use of the clav in pop music.
C11 - Stickyclav
Clavinet with a different tonality and a little more of that sticky "pull"
sound so characteristic of it.
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