Klarinet Archive - Posting 000787.txt from 2001/01

From: Bilwright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: Re: [kl] I need help asap
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 02:24:29 -0500

<><> NothingToHide15@-----.com wrote:

I can't figure out why my middle b, c, and d notes won't work. The
low e,f, and g come out and I can't seem to find any leaks.

If you don't feel confident in inspecting the pads and keywork and
their adjustments yourself, most full service music stores will give
your instrument a 30-second 'once over' inspection without charge.

If "middle b,c,d" means above the break (you need to depress the
register key in order to play them), your problem could be a dirty or
completely clogged register tube.

How did you check for leaks? Some leaks aren't obvious to the
naked eye. One test you can do, which is not conclusive but may reveal
a problem, is to slide a thin paper --- such as a ladies' curling paper
or a cigarette paper -- under a pad. If the pad is normally closed,
then you should feel some resistance when you slide the paper back out.
If the pad is normally open, then you should feel some resistance when
you close the pad (by fingering the note, not by pushing the pad itself
down) and slide the paper back out. In both cases, lack of resistance
means a leak.

If you look at the keys when your clarinet is assembled, you'll see
that some keys on the lower joint cause pads on the upper joint to move.
The 'lever' that connects the upper and lower portions of the keywork is
called the 'bridge key. Is it bent or not connecting with the opposite
joint for some reason?

Cheers,
Bill

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