Klarinet Archive - Posting 000244.txt from 2003/05

From: Karl Krelove <karlkrelove@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] excessive saliva
Date: Sat, 10 May 2003 22:44:50 -0400

I don't find this so unusual. A lot depends on how cold the clarinet is when
she starts to play and how cold or warm the room is. I always swab the
clarinet after I've warmed up for a few minutes - especially as a
performance is about to start.

Water incessantly running out one particular tone hole is not unusual
either, and the two you mention are pretty common dribblers. But if it's a
really chronic and annoying problem she might talk with her repair person
about what can be done to re-direct the water - some players I know apply a
very small amount of bore oil at the top of the hole to repel the water away
from the hole.

Karl Krelove

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jacque McGee [mailto:jacquemc@-----.net]
> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 6:21 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] excessive saliva
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> I am seeking an answer for a friend who plays duets and trios with me.
> This lady, an accomplished amateur seems to acquire an excessive=20
> amount of saliva when playing. She has to swab out or blow out on
> the C# or Eb side key within five minutes or less playing time.
> Can anyone on the list give me a reason and a cure for this
> problem.
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> Doug McGee
> clarinet/bass clarinet
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