Klarinet Archive - Posting 000661.txt from 2002/04

From: Neil Leupold <leupold_1@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Re: Problem with clarinet -- Lesson learned.
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:52:37 -0400

I lay my clarinet horizontally on my lap with the toneholes
facing upward and the mouthpiece slightly elevated, such that
condensation will flow toward the bell along the bottom side
of the clarinet (where there are no toneholes). I've not had
any gurgles in a long time.

~ Neil

--- Gene Nibbelin <gnibbelin@-----.com> wrote:
> Janis -
>
> Never lay your horn down horizontally unless it has been swabbed. Always
> have a good peg for it to stand on. For my money, this also applies
> especially to playing in band or orchestra. If you have a long rest, use
> your swab. For short periods, keep your horn vertical resting on your knee
> or on the peg. That is, unless you enjoy those embarrassing gurgling bird
> calls on your next solo passage when no one else is playing.
>
> Hope this helps -
>
> Gene Nibbelin
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Janis Cadieux [mailto:klargrrl@-----.ca]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 11:52 AM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: Re: [kl] Re: Problem with clarinet
>
> on 4/23/02 10:36 AM, mwebster at mwebster@-----.au wrote:
>
> > Funny, I had a similar problem with my R13 when I took an hour break from
> > practising about a week ago.(I laid the clarinet down horizontally )The
> > clarinet could play going down to the middle B but not across the break to
> B
> > or C.The low F & E worked fine.This had me similarly perplexed.Changed
> > everything-barrels,mouthpiece ,ligatures,reeds.Tested it with flashlight
> for
> > leaks-was none.Thought I saw a bubble of moisture(aka spit) on the C
> > pad.Wiped the pads with Lemon OIl lightly to remove moisture.Ready to go
> to
> > Music shop to buy another clarinet.Next morning no problem.I suspect that
> by
> > lying the clarinet down a bubble of fluid formed a temporary non closure
> of
> > the pad.I have never had this problem before-my R13 was made in 1972-(does
> > this mean it is a vintage r13 bore?)
> > Mind you I was practising Night on Bald Mountain & so it could have been
> the
> > composer's revenge
> > Michael Webster
> >>
> >
> >
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>
>
>
>
> I tried the clarinets later that night and they were fine! The weird thing
> is that is was both my a and b flat clarinets. I did have my clarinets
> lying down too and I think the room was a bit cold so perhaps it was a
> moisture problem. Such temperamental things!
>
> Janis
>
>
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