Klarinet Archive - Posting 001072.txt from 2000/01

From: "Dodgshun family" <dodgshun@-----.nz>
Subj: Re: [kl] Fuzzy C and Bb
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 18:08:51 -0500

> I have a new LeBlanc Noblet 40. As I aquaint myself with it, I notice that
> the low C and the second (a+register key) Bb are much fuzzier than the
> surrounding notes. If I substitute the trill key for the register, the Bb
> is much cleaner.
>
> I assume this is probably the fault of the player, since I am re-learning
> the instrument after a long break (my background is described in another
> note). However, since the notes surrounding these come out much clearer, I
> wonder if something needs adjustment.

Throat Bb is always fuzzy. I don't even bother using the a+register key
fingering anymore, unless I absolutely have to. The trill key fingering can
be further improved by adding the bottom two fingers on each hand - this can
also be a good way to improve the tuning of the other throat notes. I don't
know about the low C; maybe you've got a dirty tone hole or something.
Check the first finger tone hole on the lower joint.

> I've also noticed that the bridge mechanism does not completely close the
> pad in the left-hand section. That is, if I close the associated rings in
> the right-hand joint, there is still a slight play in the associated ring
> and pad in the left hand joint. I don't think this is my problem on the C
> and Bb, since neither involves right hand fingerings.

Make sure you have the linkage lined up exactly right - and exactly right
may not mean perfectly straight. The only time that this is going to cause
you problems is when you're trying to play 1+1 Bb or Eb; I find that on my
R13 I have to have the linkage slightly out of alignment for this fingering
to work properly.

HTH
Anna

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