Klarinet Archive - Posting 000134.txt from 1998/04

From: "Jason Hsien" <jasonavhs@-----.com>
Subj: Rovner ligature oiling & Middle F on B.Cl.
Date: Sat, 4 Apr 1998 02:47:36 -0500

Hi. I actually have two questions for the list.

For anyone who has Rovner ligatures, how often do you normally grease the
metal screws? The Rovner manual recommended once a month, but I've gone for
quite a few months without greasing them. Mostly, it is because I don't use
my Rovners unless it's a performance or major rehearsal. And because of
this, I don't see a need to grease them much at all, but what do any of you
fellow Rover-ites do?

My second question involves my Bass Clarint. It's a Selmer Professional
Model (not sure about model, but it was purchased around 1990) with 2 piece
neck, seperated body and down to low Eb. All my notes are very clean and
crisp, except Left-thumb (middle) F, which always sounds very wet and
slobbery (you all know that sound, hopefully!). Does anyone have any advice?
I am asking this because my school band is going to NYC and one of the
pieces is Rhapsody in Blue. Near the beginning, when I am supporting the 1st
Clarinet solo, it really becomes evident, since I play half notes. Yes, I do
have Tenor Saxes behind me also playing the same thing, but it is really
loud. Any advice? (not playing isn't an option) My mouthpiece is a Selmer
C*, and I am using a Vandoren 3 with Rovner Bari Sax/Bass Clarinet Dark.

Thanks again!

Jason Hsien
Student, Amador Valley High School
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