Klarinet Archive - Posting 000656.txt from 2002/10

From: Sean Osborn <feanor33@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] throat Bb
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 12:54:21 -0500

Bill,

Are you using a resonance fingering? Have you tried different ones to make
a better Bb?

Sean

>I should add that I still have my plastic Yamaha YCL-20. When I
>transfer my mouthpiece (and ligature and reed) to the Yamaha, my Bb
>intonation is right on.
>
>So I guess my question boils down to: What does my plastic Yamaha have
>that my wood Howarth doesn't? I like the Howarth's tone and keywork
>much better, but is there anything that I can (reasonably hope to) do
>about the Bb?
>
>Thanks,
> Bill

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