Klarinet Archive - Posting 000397.txt from 1999/08

From: Debra Ann Thomas <bears98@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Weird ringing noise
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 16:35:28 -0400

 

Wendy A wrote:

> 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**

Wendy--
I used to have that problem, and occasionally still do.  It's caused by the
mouthpiece and reed.
Try making sure you can see your reed's tip just a little above the top of the
mouth piece.  Make sure your ligature is not "choking" the reed.  There should
be a little line on the moth piece, make sure your ligature is always under it. 
Also, when you go into the upper octaves don't change your embouchure.  It
should never change.

Stefanie

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