Klarinet Archive - Posting 001101.txt from 2000/02

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bore:Oil_&_Moisture/r/Clarinettiquette Question
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 07:06:45 -0500

At 03:24 PM 2/28/2000 +0800, Wayne wrote:
>Another question, after playing the clarinet for a period of time, say, a few
>months, then I hear all noise come from the keys especially the left hand
B, C
>sharp.. What can we do about it? (no use even replace the tiny paper
inside the key
>joint)
>
Noisy keys can be quieted by oiling them. Commercial key oil will do, but
if you continue to have problems, try something a little thicker. I use
french horn rotor oil. I have heard of people using 10W30 motor oil, but
that seems rather extreme. For the left hand keys you mention, I find that
a tiny piece of Saran Wrap in place of the fish skin works well.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.

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