Klarinet Archive - Posting 000572.txt from 2003/03

From: "Christy Erickson" <perickso@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] Modifying the intonation of a clarinet
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 12:14:05 -0500

Deidre, I use a Vandoren B45 mouthpiece. I also have a Buffet R-13 and
with a fantastic adjustment from my technician, I have no trouble with
intonation of my throat tones. However, I still tend to unconsciously
adjust my embouchre from the old days of playing on other instruments that
were very sharp in that range and I still work on training myself not to do
that. Old habits truly die hard.

Christy Erickson

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From: Deidre Calarco [mailto:dleigh@-----.org]
Subject: Re: [kl] Modifying the intonation of a clarinet

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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