Klarinet Archive - Posting 000132.txt from 2000/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Metal clarinets
Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 18:03:01 -0400

At 05:19 AM 5/2/2000 PDT, Kevin Callahan wrote:
>So, they wanted to do with the clarinet what was done with flute, right?
>Except it didn't work. Unlike the nice light sound a metal flute gives,
>a metal clarinet is not superior or even average when compared to a
>plastic or wood clarinet. Have I got this right?
>
If you want a really dark sound, you need a wood clarinet with extra black
stain. For a bright, silvery, shimmery sound, the metal clarinet is just
the thing. For the most flexible sound, try plastic.

(Sound of toungue being unstuck from inside of cheek)

Actually, the best way to get a "dark" sound is to practice with the lights
off. :-)

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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