Klarinet Archive - Posting 001034.txt from 1998/07
From: dnaden <dnaden@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] [Fwd: [kl] A and Bb]
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 12:58:05 -0400
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the message was not there.
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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 09:38:23 -0700
From: dnaden <dnaden@-----.net>
Subject: Re: [kl] A and Bb
References: <c225942a.35ba03fe@-----.com>
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Karen--
Your observations are totally correct. The overall tone quality is different in
an A clarinet than a Bb clarinet. Since you didn't indicate how it was
different, I will say that in my experience, the tone quality of an A clarinet
(this applies to the many I have tried, and played) is usually darker and
warmer, and in some instances with less edge. I have also found that A
clarinets in general (not just the upper register) are stuffier than Bb
clarinets, but in some cases, that can be attributed to the fact that A
clarinets are used less often than Bb instruments--unless they are played
regularly in orchestral or chamber music settings.
Others on the list can explain the accoustical differences better than I, so
hopefully they will respond, but for now, just take your time, break the horn
in, and enjoy the differences.
David S. Naden, MMus
Cal State University Los Angeles
Cheddar99@-----.com wrote:
> I have recently bought an R13 A clarinet. I've been comparing the tone of it
> to my R13 Bb, and I've come to the conclusion that they aren't the same. Is
> this correct? My A is also a *lot* stuffier in the upper register and harder
> to play. Are all these normal characteristics of an A, or did I get a bad
> horn?
>
> Karen D
> Los Altos, Cali
>
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Karen--
<P>Your observations are totally correct. The overall tone quality
is different in an A clarinet than a Bb clarinet. Since you didn't
indicate how it was different, I will say that in my experience, the tone
quality of an A clarinet (this applies to the many I have tried, and played)
is usually darker and warmer, and in some instances with less edge.
I have also found that A clarinets in general (not just the upper register)
are stuffier than Bb clarinets, but in some cases, that can be attributed
to the fact that A clarinets are used less often than Bb instruments--unless
they are played <U>regularly</U> in orchestral or chamber music settings.
<P>Others on the list can explain the accoustical differences better than
I, so hopefully they will respond, but for now, just take your time, break
the horn in, and enjoy the differences.
<P>David S. Naden, MMus
<BR>Cal State University Los Angeles
<BR>
<BR>
<P>Cheddar99@-----.com wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE@-----. I've been
comparing the tone of it
<BR>to my R13 Bb, and I've come to the conclusion that they aren't the
same. Is
<BR>this correct? My A is also a *lot* stuffier in the upper register and
harder
<BR>to play. Are all these normal characteristics of an A, or did I get
a bad
<BR>horn?
<P>Karen D
<BR>Los Altos, Cali
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