Klarinet Archive - Posting 000847.txt from 2002/10

From: b5w@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: Re: [kl] This thing on my front door
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 23:55:03 -0500

<><> No matter what kind of horn is attached, the horn cannot
correct sonic errors that occur at the outset.

I don't intend this remark as word play. Let's consider the pure
physics of it:

Suppose that I play chalumeau C, and then I realize that I should be
playing low E.

Without interrupting my breath support, I add the fingers to close all
the lower holes.

I have, in fact, corrected a sonic error that began higher up the
instrument.

I could make the same argument about adding a resonance fingering, which
usually is lower down in the instrument, after I have begun a note.

Regards,
Bill

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