Klarinet Archive - Posting 000293.txt from 2002/10

From: Daniel Paprocki <danbascl@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] String question
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 15:43:39 -0400

Allan,
When I use string here is what I do. I get the string from a craft
store. I actually get a piece of cord that is twice the thickness of
string. For Bb mouthpieces I use about 2'2" of cord. I wrap tape around
the ends and clip it with scissors so the cord doesn't fray.

For wrapping:
I position an end of the string facing down the clarinet and run rest of the
string up the mouthpiece (toward the beak). All the while I hold the reed
in place with my thumb (LH). Starting from the top of the mouthpiece I wind
the string down about 6 turns. At the end I tuck the excess into the last
loop and pull it tight. You can also slide the string down more to tighten
it up. Hope this helps. It's sort of hard to describe this process without
seeing it.

Dan
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Dr. Daniel A. Paprocki
Clarinet, Eb, and Bass Clarinet
Bowling Green, Kentucky

From: "Allan Thompson" <athompson@-----.za>
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:14:50 +0200
Subject: [kl] String question

To those that play German and/or classical clarinets, a (perhaps strange)
query.

I have a performance of the Mozart Kegelstatt trio on period instruments
coming up, and I have been experimenting with the string on the mouthpiece
as opposed to a ligature. The question is, is there a 'correct' way of tying
on the reed - direction, tightness, etc. I have been starting at the bottom,
winding up, and then looping the end under the last turn. This seems to give
a better sound than a BG sop sax ligature, but the better the 'good' notes
play, the worse the 'bad' ones are. Of course, this may be an instrument
thing, but I would appreciate any advice on the string issue. The instrument
is a Stephen Fox 5 key B-flat, tuned at 430', and using a Grenser mouthpiece
reproduction by Pillinger.

Another question: does anyone know of pre-1800 chamber works that include
the clarinet, viola and fortepiano?

Allan Thompson
mailto:athompson@-----.za

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