Klarinet Archive - Posting 000036.txt from 1995/06

From: John Roman <JohnARoman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Clarinet timbre
Date: Sat, 3 Jun 1995 17:15:16 -0400

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
>

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On Fri, 2 Jun 1995, Tom Izzo wrote:

<<The shape of the bore is the same, it's the opening of the bore that's
slightly larger.>>

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Am I confused or doesn't that mean an equal increase in the dimensions
(length related to inside diameter) of the shape of the bore?

John Roman

BTW Tom, I've been reading your postings for several months and I find it
hard to believe you're actually a brass player. JR