Klarinet Archive - Posting 000535.txt from 1998/09

From: GTGallant@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] real subject: breaking in my R-13
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 00:20:48 -0400

In a message dated 98-09-15 20:08:44 EDT, you write:

<< has to be broken in correctly - tuning in mind. The wood has
to get use to vibrating and making sound. Playing altissimo from the
beginning is NOT how to do this. >>

This is the stupidest frickin' thing (ala Shouryu) I have ever heard. This
was what I was referring to when I responded the first time. Dead wood - or
anything non-living thing for that matter - doesn't get used to anything. It
is impossible to teach a dead dog new tricks! Anyway, I think wood, alive or
dead, does not know the difference between a C or a Bb. Your teacher may be
a little crazy.

P.S. - Sorry to offend the "young people" with my harsh, unholy language.
Maybe we should have an adult verification service on this dirty list!!!!!!!
:)

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