Klarinet Archive - Posting 000723.txt from 1997/04

From: Jrykorten@-----.com
Subj: Re: saliva and pads?
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 18:15:11 -0400

In a message dated 97-04-21 15:12:54 EDT, you write:

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I'm wondering if having my clarinet repadded with cork pads might reduce
the need to swab my clarinet every 5-10 minutes if
I want to keep the sound clear and unclogged? Would repadding help? Or
blowing it out with compressed air?! Anyone have any tips for keeping the
sound clear without having to remove the mouthpiece and re-swab
frequently?

Appreciate any suggesions.

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Tom Ascher Internet: u15310@-----.edu
University of Illinois at Chicago Phone: (312) 413-3665

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You can rotate the barrel such that when the mouthpiece is in your mouth the
body of the clarinet is rotated counter clock wise when viewed from the
mouthpiece end. This keeps the condensation (not saliva, you would have to be
awfully young to drool this much) from rolling into the trill keys.

Or you could buy a LeBlanc with the jump trill keys. I have been playing an
LX that I bought on sale (unbelievably low price when discontinued) and have
NEVER had condensation appear in the Eb/Bb trill (or C#/G#). This in
contradistinction to my R13 that I can play for 4 minutes 24 seconds before I
am glommed.

Why don't other clarinet manufacturers know about this?

Jerry Korten
NYC