Klarinet Archive - Posting 001198.txt from 1998/09

From: "Kevin Fay (LCA)" <kevinfay@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Keeping your nose...er your horn clean
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 18:44:14 -0400

The white stuff that can congeal on the mouthpiece tip is calcium. Soaking
it in a shot glass of vinegar once every six weeks or so makes it dissolve
away with no potentially harmful scrubbing.

I also clean my reeds, on an as-needed basis. Usually with toothpaste and my
thumb.

kjf

-----Original Message-----
From: Jamileh Jemison [mailto:jotajota@-----.edu]
Subject: [kl] Keeping your nose...er your horn clean

Hi folks,
Newbie lurker so that's why my address may seem unfamiliar. I'm a
new clarinetist (old saxophonist). This might seem like an obvious
question but it's one of those things that must have been explained on a
day I missed. We just had the swab got stuck conversation which stemmed
some sidelines about the best material for a swab. I'd love some thoughts
on that and also just some general knowlwedge on what one can put their
mouthpice through in terms of cleaning procedures. Is there a once a
month regimen for a thorough cleaning (of the wole horn, clearing
the moving parts of excess oil and lint etc.) anyone follows (kind like
when brass players give their horn the occassional bath --though
obviously without the H20)? Any wisdom on this matter would be greatly
appreciated.

Thank you!
jj

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