Klarinet Archive - Posting 001336.txt from 1999/05
From: Gary@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] resonance keys
Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 00:50:48 -0400
I started playing clarinet in 1957 but took a few years off from active
playing.
If you look here http://www.boosey.com/mi/1193.html you can see Buffet's
description of resonance keys on their bass clarinet (although I
understand this description is incorrect for the new model). They have
described, what I assume are some of the same keys as on my alto clarinet,
in terms of what note is played when the key is open rather than what is
played when the key is closed (which makes sense).
If you look at this picture of the Buffet 1503 alto clarinet
http://www.boosey.com/mi/big1503.html , you can see the first and fourth
key I described.
Selmer offers an option low F resonance key on their Recital soprano
clarinets. They say it provides extra venting for a clearer tone on low F.
That is my understanding of the function of resonance keys. I have a
picture of it in a catalog, but unfortunately, couldn't find an example on
their web site although it is mentioned.
I gather resonance keys are very common on oboes and also used on
bassoons.
Gary
Las Vegas, NV
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Subject: Re: [kl] resonance keys
Gary,
I realize you were trying to answer someones questions, buy wow, you've
got
me totally confused. Now I have questions too. What is your definition of
a
"resonance" key? We need to define terms. Can we start there?
Without wishing to intimidate, may I ask how long you've been playing
clarinet?
Gary@-----.com wrote:
> I am probably not the best person to discuss this, but I believe that
> resonance keys are one way to resolve problems relating to the size and
> placement of toneholes. In other words, to prevent having to make
> toneholes too large or to avoid place them in awkward places.
>
> My alto clarinet has for resonance keys. Working from the top down:
>
> 1. A key that works with the clarion g, the g# key actually runs between
> the touchplate and the resonance key. The resonance key is somewhat
> smaller than the main key.
>
> 2. A very small resonance key that works with the clarion f key.
>
> 3. On many alto and bass clarinets there isn't a tonehole beneath the
> clarion d touchplate, the tonehole is on the right side of the
instrument
> near the pinky keys. This instrument has this key plus a tonehole under
> touchplate.
>
> 4. The lower clarion c pinky keys open two tone holes about 40 mm apart
> instead of one.
>
> Hope this helps answer your question.
>
> Gary
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> Subject: [kl] resonance keys
>
> Hello...
>
> >>Richard Bush wrote: . . . Unlike the alto clarinet, that has a
> >>weak upper register because of its large bore . . .
>
> >Gary Van Cott wrote:
> >Not necessarily. My alto clarinet (a current model Buffet 1503) sounds
> >very good in the upper register. I believe the resonance keys it has
is
> >one of the reasons.
>
> I have seen one on the Yamaha bass tt I played a tiny pad attached to
the
> Bb/F key.
>
> I was hopping tt someone can enlighten me on what resonance keys are and
> how
> they help?
>
> thanx!
>
>
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