Klarinet Archive - Posting 000489.txt from 2000/09

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Differences in clarinets
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 13:05:31 -0400

In a message dated 9/14/00 9:50:06 PM Central Daylight Time,
bhausmann1@-----.com writes:

<< Does anyone know what the
particular benefits/drawbacks of various bore sizes might be? Currently
available models generally run from .570 to .590. Large-bore horns are
sometimes sold as jazz horns (a la Leblanc Pete Fountain at .590).
>>
Bill,

If you really want to learn about bore sizes and their effects on tone and
tuning, get a copy of O. Lee Gigson's "Clarinet Acoustics".

He goes thru the entie gamut of bore sizes, styles of clarinets, national
schools, etc. It's WAY too voluminous to approach here.

Walter Grabner

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