Klarinet Archive - Posting 001438.txt from 1998/04

From: C E Field <CEField@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Jason and the dark sound
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 10:28:51 -0400

<<It is rather that the subject of wood vs plastic clarinets has been central
to many
discussions on this list...>>

I sound nearly equally good (or "bad" depending on your interpretation!) on
wood, plastic, and metal clarinets. This also holds true for wood clarinets
from different makers. However, the key word here is "nearly." I can sense a
greater resonance to wood clarinets than to the others. Moreover, listeners
who are not aware of what I am playing in terms of material sense it, too.
Something is going on. Could it be the pad cup design/material? Or fungal
mycelium (and heaven knows what else) that has worked its way into wood
(whereas plastic and metal would be impervious)? Or could it be that I "TRY"
to play better when I know I am playing on wood? I understand that all things
being equal, the material doesn't make a scientific difference in sound. But
all things are not usually equal...

Cindy

   
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