Klarinet Archive - Posting 000073.txt from 1998/01

From: Allegro17 <Allegro17@-----.com>
Subj: Re: moisture in toneholes
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 12:16:15 -0500

In a message dated 98-01-02 10:45:20 EST, you write:

> How can one prevent such a recurring problem while playing. I had been told
> that key pads made of certain materials are better to prevent the retention
> of
> liquid than others? Is this true? If so, which materials are better?

I have a recurring problem in two of my toneholes with moisture... to the
extent where it becomes impractical to continuously use cigarette paper, or
blow it out. However, if you slip a piece of cigarette paper in and swab it
out at the same time (while the paper is still in the whole), there is a
longer lasting improvement. If the problem still persisits often, then you
can use some mineral oil around the tone hole,. and that will "waterproof" it
:)
Laura