Klarinet Archive - Posting 001112.txt from 1998/12

From: Grant Green <gdgreen@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] getting rid of unwanted partials in contra
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 13:44:32 -0500

>hi,
> I got a question regarding the Contra-alto clarinet/contrabass
>
>How do you get rid of those unwanted Partials that is generated with certain
>notes.( or is that what you call it?) for example, when I play the chalameau
>C#, I notice that there is an G#(throat) in the background. could it be due
>to the vibration and inherent property of the instrument?
>is there a way to minimise it such that a "purer" note can be obtained?
>
> thanx
>Sean :)

Assuming there's nothing wrong with the instrument (i.e., you've checked
for leaks, etc.), the G# should be the clarion G# rather than the throat
tone, which would be the normal 2nd partial for the C#. In any event, you
can alter the strength of the partials through tongue and throat position.
If you've ever heard the Australian didj, *most* of the tone variation is
due changes in the tongue and mouth position: the same works for clarinets
(and other wind instruments). Try experimenting with different tongue
positions, and opening the throat more: you should be able to minimize the
partial.

Grant

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