Klarinet Archive - Posting 000550.txt from 2002/12

From: "Avi Rostov" <musictek@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] LeBlanc "Paper-Clip" Contra Bass question
Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 00:28:08 -0500

Hopefully, this is something as simple as the mouthpiece cork not sealing
well; but it's never the simple answer, is it? I'd look for leaks above the
throat. If you exhaust all other possibilities and still have no success,
test the register pip. I've never had a problem with it on plastic horns,
but occasionally on wood. Good luck!

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From: <GrabnerWG@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] LeBlanc "Paper-Clip" Contra Bass question

> Question -
>
> I am working on a LeBlanc paper-clip contra bass. I have the low register
working well. The clarion register is a different matter, it wants to over
blow an additional 12th.
>
> I'm still looking for leaks, which could cause this, but it makes me
wonder.
>
> Does anyone out there play one of these where the clarion register comes
out really well? Am I beating my head against the wall?
>
> What does the repertoire require?
>
> Walter Grabner
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