Klarinet Archive - Posting 000253.txt from 1999/11

From: Klara Hall <klahall@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] foul pitches
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 14:32:48 -0500

On Fri, 5 Nov 1999 14:46:58 EST GrabnerWG@-----.com writes:

> i am entirely capable of playing a bit sharp, and when the pitch goes
> beyond my reach, i know it is bad. >>
>
>Ann....
>
>Talk to the conductor, the concertmaster, and any players whose
>sharpness is driving the pitch to the ceiling. Demonstrate with a tuner
what the
>problem is. Some peoplea are just not aware. Get others to join you who
are
>also having a problem reaching the stratosphere. Creeping pitch can be
>battled!!!!
>
>Walter Grabner
>who is...........fighting the same fight

Walter,

what is frustrating is that i have been using all these excellent
suggestions for many years,and have gotten relief in most situations.
only to have the whole tone/pitch get worse with a new conductor in my
main playing group.
and when the oboe gives a real 440, the orch tunes sharp (a bit) then
immediately plays sharper yet in the music. all tuning adjustments
during rehearsal are "bring that up a tiny bit".
Oh well, the oboist and i have become buddies in trying to deal with the
situation.

AND i very much enjoy the college band where i have influence and
cooperation.
It is also amusing to avoid the flatness trend in choir.

life is sooo interesting sometimes,

klar-ann

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