Klarinet Archive - Posting 000486.txt from 1995/04

From: Benjamin Maas <bmas@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: cure for loose rings...
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 14:34:33 -0400

>
> Costa Rica is a long way to go to tighten rings. Try just playing the
> clarinet a few times a week. Should keep the rings snug, and your chops in
> shape. Lee Callet
>

Costa Rica is kind of a ways, but I have a difficult time here in Rochester
keeping them snug. I have three humidifiers and practice a fair amount. It
does no good. However, when I go back home (Los Angeles) my instrument
swells up and I have no problems until I come back to school!!!

Ben Maas
bmas@-----.edu