Klarinet Archive - Posting 000847.txt from 2000/02

From: Gil Guerrero <gil-man@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Newbie Question on Intonation
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:56:01 -0500

Ok, I've spent the last six months getting where I can produce a sound on
command out of my clarinet. My fingering has advanced reasonably well,
and I'm starting to play small tunes/etudes. My attention is now on the
quality of the notes.

The setup: using an older Evette Schaeffer what seems to be a standard
barrel, a Gennusa GE* mouthpiece, Vandoren V12 #3 (although transitioning
to 3.5s).

The issue: when I play mezzo-forte, I'm pretty much in tune with the
tuner that I'm using (have one on my computer that uses a computer mic)
except for low E and F, which are pretty flat. When I play forte, I seem
to be pretty flat all the way across the board, although again low E/F
are much flatter. Does anybody have any thought on why this might be?
I've tried to "lip it up" a bit, but I guess because I'm so new, I don't
have enough fine control over my embouchure to do this without squeaking.

If the issue is really that I'm new and need to work through it, that's
fine. What I'm not sure is whether I should try any equipment adjustment
(shorter barrel, etc...) to deal with it.

One other issue that I thought might make a difference, I have a very
high palate. I'm not sure whether that might be having an effect on my
velocity/support/turbulence.

Thanks to anyone who has any thoughts.

Best to all on the list.

Gil Guerrero

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