Klarinet Archive - Posting 000242.txt from 1996/10

From: "David B. Niethamer" <niethamer@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: CO2 influencing pitch.
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 00:09:58 -0400

>My guess is that the only effect that increased CO2
>(conversely, oxygen depletion!) would have would be to make you lightheaded
>and possibly pass out. This may or may not improve your pitch!

I've played once or twice while passed out, and never noticed any pitch
problems!!

> The definitive experiment would be to gradually replace all of the
>air in a concert hall with CO2 during a performance and measure the
>effects! ( We have plans to do this with the Richmond Symphony next season;
>please don't tell them: we want it to be a surprise!)

Scott, have you been running small tests in the woodwind row? We're often
lower in pitch than the brasses, and we were blaming them for shoddy
musicianship!!

David

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
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