Klarinet Archive - Posting 000011.txt from 1996/10

From: Gary Van Cott <Gary_VanCott@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: odd comment (acoustics)
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 14:27:15 -0400

Bill Fogle wrote:
I'd like to add a silly note also. I always enjoy my playing more when
there is a moderately competing sound (air conditioner, dehumidifier) in
the room. My idea is that,
somehow, the competing sound robs the
(help me here) harshness from my clarinet sound. Certain restrictions
apply: if I'm especially happy with my setup that day, the competing
noise
is not welcome. But often, "blocking" my sound on some days is just the
ticket!

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I don't think this is silly at all. It raises the question
about extraneous clarinet noises (reed buzzes, soft undertones,
air sounds, key clicks, etc.) and how much we should be
concerned about them.

I find that when I have a harder (for me) reed on the
instrument, I have annoying air rushing noises on the lower
register, C, C#, etc. Should I be concerned or figure no one
will ever hear them unless they are within 10 feet of me when I
am playing alone?

Gary Van Cott
Las Vegas, NV
Gary_VanCott@-----.com