Klarinet Archive - Posting 000126.txt from 1995/05

From: John Roman <JohnARoman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Woodwind Quintet Intonation Problems
Date: Wed, 3 May 1995 23:02:25 -0400

On May 3 Andrew Seigel wrote:
<<In my quintet, we are constantly fighting intonation.
Most of our problems come from our hornist, but I find
that the quintet makes many very subtle adjustments to
the oboe.>>

Andrew, I agree with your comments about making subtle adjustments to the
oboe, particularly in duet type passages between the flute and oboe. I am
surprised, however, about your comments regarding the horn. The hornist in
our quintet seems to have the least problems with intonation. It seems that
a hand in the bell and along with a good ear can make adjustments almost
before pitch problems are noticable.

I'd try the "hand in the bell" trick myself if my arm was longer. Of course
then I'd also need to locate the "good ear".

John Roman