Klarinet Archive - Posting 000460.txt from 1996/12

From: Steve Fowler <sfowler@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: 2 Q's - Oil and E/B lever
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 21:40:09 -0500

Chris writes:

> I thought I had made it clear in the message, but I meant B natural, not B
> flat. I have known about this fingering for a while, but I prefer to use my
> knuckle instead of my thumb (lot less awkward). I should also mention that
> my problem, although it affects both the left and right keys, it is much
> more noticable with the left key (more mechanical action?). Thanks again.
>
> Christopher J. Thibeault
>
>

Chris,

The problem is a leak in your clarinet. Probably the E/B and F/C
balancing. When you play a fourth line D, you should be able to place
the left finger on the E/B lever, press it down lightly and have the
B pop right out. No hesitation. If this is not the case, play the B
with your left hand lever, and press down lightly on the right hand
F/C key. If this improves the response, the F/C key is not closing
with the E/B key. If there is no improvement, press down on the right
hand E/B lever while playing the B. If this improves the response,
the F/C key may be closing ahead of the E/B key and keeping the E/B
key from closing. If neither helps the problem then there is a leak
somewhere else on the instrument.

I hope this helps some. If you still can not find the problem, email
me and I'll help you trouble shoot it.

later,

Steve
Steve Fowler (sfowler@-----.com)
http://www.netcom.com/~sfowler/fms.html
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