Re: Sticky Pads
my teacher told me this as i had the same problem too;
The reason keys stick is because the saliva runs down your sax and normalli the food you've eaten settles near the pads, this becomes sticky over time and this is why the pads stick.
To fix this you will have to go to your local DIY store and buy the finest sandpaper ones which if u run your hand across wont scratch you at all. you onli need to get a small strip of it and it doesnt cost much at all. now insert it under the pad and close the key. Then gently pull the sandpaper out, do this a few times and it shudnt stick anymore.
And to prevent this from further happening drink some water or rinse your mouth b4 you play your sax , shud help :)
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