Klarinet Archive - Posting 000618.txt from 1996/08

From: David Blumberg <reedman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Horrible Bb
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 09:01:52 -0400

Tanya,
Perhaps it is the height of the Register key. If the cork under the Register
key is too thick, the key will not raise enough to get a focused sound- this
is Bb which is not a great note on the clarinet (like low C#). There are also
resonance fingerings for Bb to ease the pain.
David C. Blumberg- Phila., Pa.
Reedman @-----.com

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From: Klarinet - Clarinettist's Network on behalf of Tanya Kiermaier
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 1996 3:23 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list KLARINET
Subject: Horrible Bb

Hi

Is there anything that can be done about improving a horrible throat Bb?

I use the side key whenever possible, which is heaps better, but that other
note does not seem to improve, despite lots of long note practise.

I am happy with the sound I get from the rest of the instrument but that Bb
is driving me mad!

Any advice would be welcome :-)

Tanya

Max Kiermaier
Starway Canberra
phone: (06) 292 9586
mobile: 0411 477 429