Klarinet Archive - Posting 000114.txt from 2003/08

From: "CLARK FOBES " <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Pulling out at the middle joint
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:04:56 -0400

Not only is pulling at the middle joint of the clarinet a GOOD idea I
think it is a must for most Buffet R-13 clarinets. Due to the tuning
parameters that Buffet has chosen and the rather large diameter of the
C-C#-D tone holes in the clarion register these tones are sharp.

However, I believe that one MUST use rings. (See my article on "Tuning and
Voicing the Clarinet" at www.clarkwfobes.com.

I use a standard Buffet .5mm tuning ring in the center tenon (the same
rings you one uses for the barrel joint) and then make a ring to go around
the tenon of the upper joint to take up the space that is created where the
joints meet. This outer ring is actually the most important. An outside
ring keeps the joints stable so that the 1+1 does not constantly go in and
out of adjustment. The outside tuning ring is easy to make from 1/32 cork
or Valentino synthetic cork. I glue it with contact cement.

You will notice a good 5 cents change in pitch in the tuning of the lower
joint. This may not be enough and tuning material may be necessary in some
tone holes. (This is thoroughly discussed in my article).

Creating lacunae ( gaps between joints) has interesting effects. In the
case of the barrel joint this can cause the throat E and F to move
inordinately flat. However, a lacunae in the middle joint can often create
a nice resistance or "cushion" for some of the tone in the clarion near the
middle joint. I have experimented with and without rings to take up the
space when I pull and generally I prefer no space. I have glued the tuning
rings in as a permanent part of both my A and Bb clarinet.

Clark W Fobes

CLARK FOBES
reedman@-----.com
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