Klarinet Archive - Posting 000475.txt from 2002/04

From: The Guy on the Couch <jnohe@-----.Edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Multiphonics?
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 02:41:37 -0400

On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, John J. O'Neill wrote:

> that sounded along with each tone that I fingered. This phenomenon
> occurred over the entire range of the instrument. I tried to I even changed
> mouthpieces, reeds, and ligatures, but the double tones prevailed until
> I walked a few steps away from my stand. As soon as I did this, the
> double tones disappeared. I could not reproduce this effect again until
> I returned to my stand. Have I discovered the secret of multiphonics? Is
> it related to the curse of Sneezy? What do you think caused the double
> tones?

Two simple explanations:

1. Was there a running fan (ceiling, box, etc) anywhere in close
proximity?

2. How close were you to the stand?

Playing near a fan would cause this phenomenon (I deal with it annually
from March to November when I practice at home; it gets to hot to turn the
fan off).

I've also found that some music stands conduct the vibrations of my
instrument quite well, and as a result, the stand "sings" with me when I
play.

J. Shouryu Nohe
Grad Assistant, New Mexico State University
"I think we have a ghost in our house." - Kaycee Nicole
"I should probably be playing Buffet." - Steve Moore

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