Klarinet Archive - Posting 000742.txt from 1999/07

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Barrels
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 10:45:08 -0400

On 22 Jul 1999 charette@-----.org wrote:
> Andy wrote:
> > Just wondering what the general concenses is on new barrels. Do they
> > make a big difference?
>
> I like the idea some people have mentioned about the relative
> importance of things based on distance from tne brain when it
> comes to tone:
>
> Brain - Embouchure - Reed - Mouthpiece - Barrel - Clarinet

Andy,

Barrels can make a big difference in terms of sound production and pitch.
Both barrels you have mentioned are very good, as is the Chadash barrel.
Measurements (standard) for a Bb clarinet might be a 66 mm, a 65 mm for A
clarinet.

Regarding your question about a "general consensus" - my observation is
that most of the best pros playing that I have viewed play on a different
barrel than comes standard with their instrument. The variation in stock
barrels, even for a professional line horn such as the Buffet R-13 or the
Leblanc Concerto, is enormous. Same is true for saxophone necks - they
make a big difference (as do bass clarinet necks).

I hope this information is helpful to you.
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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