Klarinet Archive - Posting 000397.txt from 1998/09

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Re: [kl] pitch standard
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 00:48:50 -0400

Cindy,

I was sent a click barrel a few years ago...it drops the length of the
barrel from a max of 69 MM to 62 mm. I always keep it in my case....but
- let's be clear about one thing.......just because the barrel is shorter
doesn't help overall pitch.....the entire horn is out of whack because of
a short barrel.

Roger Garrett
IWU

On Sun, 13 Sep 1998 CEField@-----.com wrote:

> Ok, here's a stupid question...from someone whose ensembles tune to A440. HOW
> does a clarinetist tune to A442? I cannot imagine adjusting the embouchure
> constantly. Do you simply use a shorter barrel? And, if so, is it 1mm shorter?
>
> Cindy
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