Klarinet Archive - Posting 001087.txt from 1998/11

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Why I can't play in tune: a clarinetist's apology
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 01:26:02 -0500

On Fri, 27 Nov 1998, Bill Hausmann wrote:

> Have you ever burped while playing? Instant, but momentary, severe flatness!

Naturally, because this is an involuntary muscular movement, involving the
muscles of the throat, and the player can't maintain a steady supply and
pressure of air. Several times over the years, I have heard people
speculate that it is due rather to the fact that the gases released
contain a higher percentage of nitrogen, or carbon dioxide, or something
else, but have never seen any report of proof, or even experimentation.
Can anyone cite any references?

Ed Lacy
el2@-----.edu

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