Klarinet Archive - Posting 000031.txt from 1995/06

From: Tom Izzo <tji@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Clarinet timbre
Date: Fri, 2 Jun 1995 23:40:42 -0400

Ed,
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On Fri, 2 Jun 1995, Edwin V. Lacy wrote:

> I have heard that there is more difference between the A and Bb clarinets
> than just the dimensions of the instrument. That is, that the A is not
> just a Bb clarinet on which all the dimensions have been increased be
> the same percentage.
>
> Does anyone know if there are other differences, perhaps in the shape of
> the bore? Any input appreciated.
>
> Ed Lacy
> el2@-----.edu
>
The shape of the bore is the same, it's the opening of the bore that's
slightly larger.