Klarinet Archive - Posting 000035.txt from 1997/03

From: Scott Lipcon <slipcon@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: barrels
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 14:23:23 -0500

On Sun, 2 Mar 1997, James Pyne wrote:

>
> (a) general pitch level (A@-----.) and
>

I have a french tuned instrument (Buffet S1, serial # F220xxx). I was
told on this list a while ago, that because it is french tuned, it is
tuned to 442. Can a barrel help bring this down to 440? I generally
play with bands which are either at 440, or even slightly lower. In order
to get my tuning note (concert Bb) in tune, I often have to pull the
barrel out pretty far, which makes the throat tones flat. I usually end
up splitting the difference, and pulling the middle joint out a bit.

I'm using the buffet barrel that came with it, along with a very old,
unmarked buffet mouthpiece which I found in my dad's case. I've also used
+ liked another very old, unmarked LaMonte mouthpiece, again from my Dad's
case. I just found the Lamonte, so I haven't had time to sit down at a
tuner with it, but to my not-so-perfect ear, it sounds better tuned than
the Buffet.

>
> M (Moennig-style taper)
>
> #1+ (Pyne taper / normal resistance)
>
> #1++ (Pyne taper / low resistance)
>
> #4+ (Peterson taper / normal resistance)
>
> #4++ (Peterson taper / low resistance)

can someone explain the difference between the different tapers?

Thanks
Scott