Klarinet Archive - Posting 000515.txt from 2001/01

From: Ann H Satterfield <klarann@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl]shared barrel and quick changes
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:32:42 -0500

On Mon, 15 Jan 2001 19:26:41 EST GrabnerWG@-----.com writes:
>
> Don is right. Most really good "A" barrels are smaller in diameter
> (and sometimes longer) than a Bb barrel, often by about .004. This can

> make a big difference in intonation and response.
>
> I really really tried to use the same barrel on both my Bb and my A,
> and if the truth be told, the results on the "A" were just not good
enough.

I have been one of the lucky people who can use the Bb barrel (that came
with the instrument) on A clarinet. It is not as good as the barrel that
came with the A, but for making changes it works well enough that i have
learned to compensate the pitch spread which is within adjustability.
I do use a spacer on the A.(high tech design-- a shortened rubber covered
paper clip)

The Bb barrel also *can* serve as a short barrel for high pitch orchestra
days or cold rehearsal hall.

In fact, for several years i did not use the A barrel at all, until
clarinet coach suggested i try it again to see if it was more responsive.
It is slightly better in pitch and response, and i now use it when
playing mostly A clarinet parts, and definitely on Mozart Concerto or
quintet.

And now i am planning to try different barrels and may loose that
capability.... but the advantage of moving both *warmed* pieces between
clarinets may influence my new selection.

Sorry this is so long...
but trying to cover all the reasoning. 8-)

Ann

`````Ann Satterfield```(Central Florida, USA)```
Imperial Symphony -- Principal Clarinet & Music (Librarian & Personnel)
Manager
Polk Community College -- Assistant Instrumental Music
~~~~www.imperialsymphony.org~~annhsatt@-----.com~~~~~~~

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