Klarinet Archive - Posting 000372.txt from 2002/09

From: w9wright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: Re: [kl] Reeds and Notes
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 20:23:43 -0400

....and while we're talking, Nick, here's a simple test:

Close your eyes and play low E as a long tone. Ask a friend to press
the register key for you at some unexpected moment (while you continue
to play the low E and while you keep your eyes closed all the time).

With your eyes closed, you won't know when the register key is going to
open, and you won't be tempted to bite the reed or change your grip on
the instrument or change your breath or anything else.

What happens when your friend presses the register key?

Regards,
Bill

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