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The split E mechanism has been around for many years and is especially popular in England.
The note E3 has always been difficult to play in tune (it has a tendancy to be sharp) as well as crack easily when first attacked.
The split E mechanism is an optional extra and can be requested on both in line and offset G flutes, however the E mechanism is most commonly found on the offset G flute.
When a player plays E3 on a flute without an E mechanism, both G keys remain open. However if the player has an E mechanism, a bar located adjacent to the F-- key pushes down the lower G key. The upper G key however remains open.
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