Klarinet Archive - Posting 000227.txt from 2001/03

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sharp D solutions??
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 14:41:07 -0500

Dear Dave,

What brand and model clarinet has this sharp D? 15 cents would bother me as
well. How is the tuning and tone quality on lowest G (second ledger space
below treble clef staff)? Does it seem much more resonant than lowest F# and
F natural?

David Renaud wrote:

> My D, treble staff forth line, is consistently sharp.
>
> I correct with chops, but without the extra effort this D speaks
> (approx 15 cents) above any other note on my horn. The rest of the
> horn is more easily within reach of where I want to put pitch.
>
> I have never made technical tuning adjustments to a horn, and have a few
> questions.
>
> 1) Pad height. Lowering the pad would help but makes the
> note a little stuffier. Seems wrong to kill some resonance.
>
> 2) I've noticed tape shiming tone holes. What type of tape.
> Top or bottom of hole. Any instructions on this
> proceduce appreciated.
>
> 3) I was taught to shim loose tendons with a coat of clear nail polish
> on the inner rim compensating for loose cork. Can this be used on
> the inside of a tone whole to reduce size?It is easily removed.
>
> 4) Any other words of enlightenment appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> David Renaud
> Ottawa/Canada
>
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