Klarinet Archive - Posting 000725.txt from 1997/04

From: Jrykorten@-----.com
Subj: Re: Clarinet angle
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 18:15:13 -0400

In a message dated 97-04-23 13:07:41 EDT, you write:

<< As far as the condensation in the bore of the clarinet is
concerned, I have not painted oil on the
bore (maybe I should), but I don't seem to have any unusual problems with
water. That could be because I swab out whenever I get the chance in
rehearsal or performance. For me, it has not been a major problem.

Laroy

Dr. Laroy Borchert
Professor of Clarinet
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003
>>

The number of times you swab your clarinet is inversely proportional to the
useful life of the instrument.

Has anybody else tried rotating the clarinet so the water runs away from the
trill keys while playing. This does work. (just 10 degrees or so).

Jerry Korten
NYC