Klarinet Archive - Posting 000134.txt from 1996/06

From: Dan Kennedy <dkennedy@-----.CA>
Subj: clarinet sound level
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 1996 17:08:35 -0400

Hello: I am a chemist and amateur clarinet player who has been reading
this list for the past few months. Would anyone know the reasonable
maximum volume that a Bb clarinet player should be able to produce?

I have been playing alto sax and clarinet with a jazz band where our
instruments are miked during a performance. Recently I started
playing clarinet with a woodwind quintet (without amplification) and
have been asked to play louder. I am particularly interested in
knowing the maximum volume that one should be able to produce in the
throat tones.

I have access to a sound level meter for measuring the volume at a
fixed distance from the clarinet. Would anyone have any suggestions
on the proper method for taking these measurements?