Klarinet Archive - Posting 000387.txt from 1999/08

From: "Benjamin Maas" <benmaas@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Weird ringing noise
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 02:27:56 -0400

> My clarinet makes a ringing type noise (sorta like two pieces of metal
> vibrating against each other) when I play notes from the D above
> middle C to
> the F above that. I've taken it to a couple of repair men, but
> they didn't
> help much. I thought it was a spring, but I had two replaced and the
> ringing's still there. I've oiled all the posts tightened and
> loosened all
> the screws, but nothing helps!! Does anybody have any ideas?? It
> seems to
> increase and decrease with various reeds and ligatures.
> *~Wendy~*
> **I checked the archives AND the bulletin board for this topic**
>

I had a ringing/buzz on my horn several times and it was caused by a
multitute of different reasons. The f#-b-natural fork key's skin on the pad
was loose. (could happen on other pads, too). I have also had this kind of
sound occur when it gets dry here in LA and my rings loosen up.

--Ben

Benjamin Maas
Freelance Clarinetist and Recording Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
benmaas@-----.com
http://www.fifthcircle.com

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