Klarinet Archive - Posting 000183.txt from 2000/10
From: Bilwright@-----.net (William Wright) Subj: Re: [kl] Hhhey th-air Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 22:19:02 -0400
<><> There are many novice players who are only able to regulate
their dynamic output by blowing a greater or lesser volume of air,
without any consideration for the level of diaphragmatic support they
are generating, if any, not to mention the affects of the "internal" and
external embouchures. Once the diaphragm and embouchure are brought into
the discussion, one's perception of the means by which tone and dynamics
may be manipulated changes appreciably.
Neil, I'm posting this in a spirit of inquiry, not of dispute.
And since I'm interested in the clarinet, not in the flute, let's put
aside any discussion of the flute for the moment.
If I understand you correctly, you are saying that: (a) loudness =
amplitude of the pressure cycle [vibration], not the volume of air flow;
and (b) greater pressure locked up inside the player's body does not
equate to greater pressure fluctuations inside the instrument [= greater
loudness]; and (c) since the reed is an air valve, embouchure influences
the details of how the valve opens and closes, and hence how air
pressure fluctuates inside the instrument.
Have I paraphrased your statement correctly, or have I left
something out?
Thanks,
Bill
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