Klarinet Archive - Posting 000942.txt from 2003/02
From: GrabnerWG@-----.com Subj: Re: [kl] barrel Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 22:09:25 -0500
In a message dated 2/24/2003 3:41:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, b1rite@-----.net writes:
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> Is the same line of thought (about tuning relationships between upper registers) the principle reason for choosing a particular taper in the barrel?>>
Bill, in my work, I match barrel taper to one of three mouthpiece chambers, then I adjust the barrel tapers for final tuning adjustments.
<< Or does the barrel contribute to some other major quality besides tuning?>>
Yes, tone, tone and TONE.
Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
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