Klarinet Archive - Posting 000570.txt from 2003/03

From: Deidre Calarco <dleigh@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] Modifying the intonation of a clarinet
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 12:14:03 -0500

On 3/14/03 12:14 PM, "Richard Bush" <rbushidioglot@-----.com> wrote:

> Deidre,
>
> What is the brand of your instrument?

It's an early 1980's model Buffet R13.

> 2) Try testing the tuning using different mouthpieces. Some mouthpieces
> cause sharpness in certain areas. I've seen this with some Vandoren
> mouthpieces.

Hadn't thought of this. I'll try some different mouthpieces. I use a
Marcellus.

>
> 3) The open height of the those pads that effect throat tone tuning
> might be too great. The pads that might need lowering are the top ring
> key (pad cup under the A key), the G# and A keys, and the Bb register
> key. The Bb/register key should open less than the thickness of a US
> dime.

Cool! Maybe I'll try something temporary to to test this, then bring it in
to get some new pads if it works.

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