Klarinet Archive - Posting 000863.txt from 1996/08

From: Starr Schaftel Wayne <starrs@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Continuing comments of Starr Schaftel Wayne
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 1996 22:05:59 -0400

Neil Leupold wrote:
>
> Starr,
>
> Your statement below belies a misunderstanding of Dan's issue. He contends
> that no human ear is reliable in proving that there is an objectively
> qualifiable or quantifiable difference in sound production between two
> clarinets. This includes his own ears. Thus, he has a right to plead the
> fifth in this case, since he is also a member of the human race. Whether
> or not he, Dan Leeson specifically, can hear a difference in sound character
> between two clarinets is irrelevant. You can still ask, of course, and he
> might very well respond, "Why yes, I *do* hear a difference." Unfortunately,
> this does not weaken his position.
>
> Neil
>
Neil,

I agree that there is no scientific proof that two clarinets will
sound different when played in a controlled environment, and Dan
states his point very clearly. His kind response to my question makes
his position even easier to understand. I hear a difference between
clarinets played under controlled circumstances, science or not. But,
I guess that is not what this whole conversation started about anyway.

Respectfully,
Starr Schaftel Wayne