Klarinet Archive - Posting 000053.txt from 2003/04

From: Gary Truesdail <gir@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinet sound
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 15:04:18 -0500

Clarinet sound?

Have other people play your clarinet with your mouthpiece and your reed. You will probably come to the same conclusion I did. The shape or the oral cavity does make a difference and so does what is going on at the rear of the cavity. The later has an effect not only on tone but intonation also as well as response in the top octave.

GaryT

"Buckman, Nancy" wrote:

> Dan (Leeson),
>
> I was wondering if you would ever consider appearing at ClarinetFest and giving a lecture on this topic of perceived sound quality and the clarinet? I'd bet you would fill the room and I'd be interested to see what the reps from the manufacturers would say, as I'm sure they would have their own take on the subject.
>
> Presented with the greatest respect, would you address this question: If the sound comes fundamentally from the body, then why do we even need a clarinet, to create a clarinet sound? I am not trying to be sarcastic here, I want to know your view. If I listen long enough, maybe you can really convince me that I don't really hear that difference that I think I do. Thanks.
>
> Nancy
>
> Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
> School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
> Anne Arundel Community College
> Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
> Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
> E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu
>
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