Klarinet Archive - Posting 000227.txt from 1997/04

From: "Daniel G. Smith" <DANIEL.G.SMITH1@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Barrels
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 08:55:58 -0400

Here in Dr. Robert Spring's studio at Arizona State University, we are
encouraged to play with Scott barrels. It appears to keep the pitch in
pretty good control for our studio - Dr. Spring plays one also. This may
have something to do with climate however, but I have seen great results
with this particular barrel in my playing and the playing of others.

Have a great day!

Your friend always,

Daniel G. Smith

On Mon, 7 Apr 1997, David Frank wrote:

> I'm sure many of you on this list will have answers and opinions on
> barrels. I previously had only thought of the barrel as the
> connecting piece between the mouthpiece and upper joint, and the point
> of tuning. However after perusing the Weiner catalogue, I was amazed
> to see a number of expensive barrels with various claims. So.....what
> are the differences between the Buffet, the Moennig, and the Chadash
> barrels? Do they really make a difference in tone quality and/or
> intonation, and if so are they worth spending $100. I'm interested in
> everyone's opinions, and I've observed that on this list many people
> offer them!
>
> David Frank, Seattle
>

   
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