Klarinet Archive - Posting 000655.txt from 1995/12

From: "Hal Moore (Hal Moore)" <HALMOORE@-----.EDU>
Subj: Reed Lifetime
Date: Tue, 26 Dec 1995 14:55:18 -0500

I am seeking ideas on prolonging the lifetimes of clarinet reeds.
This subject has intrigued me for some time and I am planning some
exploratory research in the area. I am considering the possibility of
investigating this by a laser desorption spectroscopic technique. This
could result in a correlation of reed treatments and " reed lifetime".
Most of the published data in this area that I am aware of are subjective
evaluations---very little quantitative information seems to be out there.
Therefore, if you have a favorite technique (reed treatment) let me know.
Also, I would appreciate any references to literature on this
subject---particularly quantitative studies.
By the way I am a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University
of California, Irvine and have been a serious clarinetist for most of my
life. Thanks much. Hal Moore

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Hal Moore
Dept. of Chemistry
UC Irvine

   
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