Klarinet Archive - Posting 000866.txt from 2001/09
From: GrabnerWG@-----.com Subj: Re: [kl] The barrel Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 18:33:17 -0400
I'm posting WAY too much today. I HAVE to get a LIFE. But......
Abe quotes Rendall:
<<The walls, thin at the top should thicken gradually towards their junction with the upper joint.>>
This is done because the upper joint tenon is bigger than the mouthpiece tenon. I believe the rest of the classic shape is just to make a pretty curve.
<< Thus the vibration generated by the reed and mouthpiece may be nourished and communicated without any
diminution to the main body of the clarinet.>>
All due respect but....well....nonsense
<< Thick walls of heavy wood, with tightly fitted wide tops of thick metal, have a constricting
effect on the whole instrument and may be damaging to the freedom of the tone.>>
I can't discuss the effect of thick walls, but I have many times played barrels with and without rings. I can't tell any difference.
My view anyway....
Walter
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