Klarinet Archive - Posting 000263.txt from 1996/05

From: Fernando Silveira <fersilv@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Tuning at center joint
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 12:48:11 -0400

At 10:27 09/05/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi everyone!
>
>I realize, at times, that it might be necessary to pull out at the center
>joint to aid in tuning when using the barrel joint is not sufficient.
> However, I have heard some discussion recently about pulling out at the
>center joint when there is an intonation problem below this point on the
>instrument. Any and all knowledgeable input on this subject would be greatly
>appreciated. Please hurry as these discussions have become rather heated!
>
>Thanking you in advance for your help ......................................
> Sharon H.
>
>
Yes, Sharon, sometimes I use to pull out the center joint and the low
register shows best intonance.
I always use my bell pull out 4 mm because the tuning of the B and C shows
better(flat).
Cheers
Fernando Silveira
Principal Clarinetist-National Symphony-Brazil