Klarinet Archive - Posting 000251.txt from 1996/05

From: Floyd Williams <f.williams@-----.AU>
Subj: Re: Center joint tuning.
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 04:35:46 -0400

Sharon,I regularly pull my A clarinet at the middle in order to tune the
clarion register f lower.It doesn't harm anything else. I suppose I could
tune that hole down with Blu-tack or tape,but this is simpler.If it works,do it.
floyd Williams
Qld .Con. of Music
Brisbane,Australia

>Hello, everyone! -
>
>Apologies if this is a repeated posting, but I don't think my first attempt
>was successful.
>
>There is a debate raging here about when and if to use the center joint to
>solve intonation problems. I realize that there are times when tuning at the
>barrel joint may not be sufficient at which time you might use the center
>joint also. However, is there ever an instance when it is proper to use the
>center joint, exclusively, for tuning. Any and all knowledgeable information
>would be greatly appreciated. Please hurry as our discussions have become
>rather heated!
>
>Many thanks in advance! ......................................... Sharon H.
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