Klarinet Archive - Posting 000339.txt from 1998/09

From: "David C. Blumberg" <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] re:Clear Bb throat note
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 08:35:53 -0400

Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 20:37:16 -0400
From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] Introduction and question
At 10:37 AM 9/10/98 -0700, Julian wrote:
>BTW I was wondering if anyone could give me any tips about what you
>can do about the *hissing* sound on e1 (forefinger and thumb; I don't
>know if e1 is a correct form in English...). All other notes sound
>quite good, but this one... I can't get that warm tone I want when I
>play it. I hope you could understand what I mean. Any suggestions
>other than to continue practicing?
>
Welcome to the list. What we call throat Bb here is the weakest note on a
clarinet. The alternate fingering using the A key plus the third trill key
is usually clearer, but may not be as well in tune. Still, it is useful
for some passages.
Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
451 Old Orchard Drive http://www.concentric.net/~bhausman
Essexville, MI 48732 http://members.wbs.net/homepages/z/o/o/zoot14.html

===========================================================================

Adding additional fingers (L.H. middle, and ring finger + R.H. middle, ring
finger, and Low F/C key) will give you a more clear Bb (and A also).
Another solution is to replace the register vent with Abe Galpers's register
key, vent combo. It is designed to extend the length of the register tube
(externally), giving it the length needed to produce a clear note. Since the
tube extends beyond the Clarinet body (about 8 mm)., there is a register key
included. Really simple to install (my repairman did it for me for free, then
seeing how easy it was, I did it for my students). The Bb will be very clear,
and it smooths the upper register. Designed for Buffet R-13's, has been used
and works on the Selmer 10S. Info on my web page.
David Blumberg
reedman@-----.com
http://www.sneezy.org/clarinet/Music/Blumberg.html

-------------------------------------------------------------------------