Klarinet Archive - Posting 000275.txt from 2003/09

From: Jenny Connors <theconnors@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] New Backun barrels and bells; Morries overhaul work
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 07:30:08 -0400

Actually, I'll add to this thread. I recently purchased a brand-new E-11 A
Buffett clarinet, and it plays very sharp on my middle C and D notes. I
have a 25 year old Bb Signet Soloist that was recently overhauled, and it
has always played out of tune on those notes. I always thought it was me
until my new clarinet played the same way! Does anyone else have problems
with those notes? Or is it me?

Would a barrel help that?

Jenny

At 01:55 AM 9/12/2003, you wrote:
>As a mainly recreational clarinettist, of some years, looking in on this
>discussion about 'flat and sharp' notes and without wanting to start a huge
>debate, am I to understand that a persistent 'off-key' note may be due to
>the clarinet and not the player?
>Have I been punishing myself needlessly over my middle Bb note on my B
>clarinet, when it may be the barrel etc?
>Bob Head

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