Klarinet Archive - Posting 000739.txt from 2003/08

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] 'Measuring' music (was: Rossi and Patricola vs Buffet)
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:16:15 -0400

To me this "feels good" (literally) is actually a problem in selecting =
an=20
instrument. I find myself being influenced by the setup (ring heights,=20
etc), factors that can be changed, more than I should be when trying=20
instruments.

Gary

Gary,

Ring height can be changed by the size and the shape can't (without a =
lot of tedious work). When I bought my Patricolas, I wasn't looking for =
a change in ring size and shape. But when I tried them and "felt" the =
difference in the size of Patricolas rings and their shape, as opposed =
to my Buffet's, it was one of those "feel good" things that convinced me =
of what to by "for me". They were a much better fit. And the keywork =
was of better workmanship, which I wasn't looking for either.

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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