Klarinet Archive - Posting 000232.txt from 2001/12

From: Bilwright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: Re: [kl] Materials
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 21:52:48 -0500

<><> wall thickness or perhaps overall mass DOES influence the
performers perception of sound and response.

Would it also be accurate to say that mass influences HOW the performer
plays? (as opposed to his or her perception of what comes out of the
horn)

That is, a heavier instrument may cause the performer to (perhaps
unconsciously) supply more breath support, more legato, etc.

I suspect that I use a rounder embouchure and cavity when I play my
wooden clarinet (vs. my plastic clarinet) because, somehow, I 'feel'
that the heavier instrument requires them. Obviously these things
affect tone.

Cheers,
Bill

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