Klarinet Archive - Posting 000565.txt from 1995/06

From: Tom Ascher <U15310@-----.EDU>
Subj: Is clarinet European?
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 1995 17:57:48 -0400

I have a Buffet-Crampton A clarinet that I picked up used about a year
ago. Recently I picked up a Korg tuner because I was curious about the
intonation. I notice that this clarinet seems to
play sharp (about 20 cents) througout the range from F below the stave
to the F above. I've tried a longer barrel and also pulling the existing
barrel out which seems to help through much of the range, although the
highest notes remain sharp, although not as much.

I'm wondering if there is a possibility that this might be a European
instrument tuned to A@-----.S A=440? Or if it might be a problem
with my embouchure? Just thought I'd check before investing in another
barrel. The serial # is 76713.

   
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