Klarinet Archive - Posting 001073.txt from 2000/01

From: Gary@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Fuzzy C and Bb
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 18:08:52 -0500

You need to get the bridge fixed. The top key on the lower joint may need
to be adjusted so it sits farther above the hole when it is open.

Your throat keys may not be opening far enough. I played a brand new pro
clarinet the other day and the thoart g# key hardly opened at all, plenty
of buzz. Also, as someone mentioned the other day, rounding off the edges
of the cork pad on the register key can help a bit too.

Gary
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"Ben Campbell" <bacampbe@-----.net>
01/30/00 01:08 PM
Please respond to klarinet

To: "Klarinet" <klarinet@-----.org>
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Subject: [kl] Fuzzy C and Bb
Hi,

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.

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.

Any thoughts!

Thanks!

Ben Campbell
Irving, TX.

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