Klarinet Archive - Posting 000196.txt from 2003/08

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Tuning rings revisited
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 18:47:03 -0400

At 09:24 AM 8/8/2003 -0700, CLARK FOBES wrote:
>One of the reasons that I like to write about instrument repair and
>acoustics is that so many players seem to think all of this is a big
>mystery. Well, it ain't. Repair work on the highest level is an art. I
>practiced that art for almost 25 years. But, many types of simple
>adjustments can and SHOULD be made by the player. I think any instrumental
>music major (especially those going into the field of music education)
>should acquire some basic knowledge of instrument repair.
>
>For all of you teaching clarinet out there, I highly recommend buying a few
>hours of your favorite repair guys time and have him.her show you how to:
>
> replace a pad
>
> replace a key cork
>
> The proper technique for adjusting:
>
> 1+1 mechanism
> The crows foot adjustment
> Ring heights

I wholeheartedly concur, although, if the mystique is removed, I will no
longer be revered as a god by my band director customers!

Oops, sorry. I forgot we are not supposed to discuss religion. ;-)

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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