Klarinet Archive - Posting 000271.txt from 1994/10

From: "Chris W. Castillo" <castillo@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: The tonal consequences of bell geometry
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 1994 15:24:22 -0400

> If anyone is curious about the effect that the shape of the bell has on
> the tone of a clarinet I would recommend conducting the following
> experiment. Play the 3-finger c/g as usual, then remove the bell
> completely and play the same notes. The difference in tone color may be
> attributed entirely to the shape of the bell. Repeat the same experiment
> for other notes in the clarinet's range and you will determine what
> portion thereof is influenced by the shape of the bell.
>
> Cary <Karp@-----.se>
>
If the bell influences the tone of the clarinet, what is an ideal shape
or size? I've seen a few that are just minutely different.

Regards.

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