Klarinet Archive - Posting 000809.txt from 2002/04

From: tianshiwushendu@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Breaking in new clarinet
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 22:49:48 -0400

Well, the big question is : Resotone or Wood?

I picked up my Selmer CL301 Resotone Clarinet.. which require actually
very little "breaking in" mainly because it is not a temperamental medium
such as Wood.

Now if your Clarinet is -wood-.. then let the fun begin.

Breaking in a wooden clarinet is just about the same as an Oboe, Bassoon,
or any other wood Instrument: Patience and the serenity to know when to
quit fussing:)

"Playing time" is generally no more then an hour every day , as the wood
will contract or expand, while "settleling" and adjusting to the climate
that you live in.. ~Thoroughly~ swab the instrument after you are done
playing, as moisture is the bane of all new wooden Instruments.

Bores- Oil them SPARINGLY about once every two weeks for the first month
, and then simply one a month afterwards.

It will probably be about three weeks to a month before you can really
play full time, though the time period varies from instrument to
instrument and greatly on the particular wood used.

Additionally, one a month or so, add a small drop of key oil to the key
joints . This keeps you and your clarinet happy:)

When in doubt, look up the website for your Clarinet's company- they
generally have a section to help you with breaking in and caring for your
instrument.

-D
On Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:37:28 EDT RobZrob@-----.com writes:
> Is there a best way to break in a new clarinet? I have just
> purchased a new
> instrument and the book that came with it says the clarinet should
> not be
> played for long periods at first. Since no amount of time is
> specified, I'm
> not sure what that means... not more than 15 minutes...? not more
> than an
> hour...? and at what point can I play as long as I want? I also
> read
> somewhere that a new clarinet tends to play flat for awhile. I have
> noticed
> this to be true, at least with this horn. At what point will the
> intonation
> become more "true"...? Also, are there any suggestions as far as
> using bore
> oil or anything else with regard to breaking in this brand new
> clarinet...?
> Any help is appreciated.
> Rob Gati
> Melrose, MA
>
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