Klarinet Archive - Posting 000037.txt from 2004/01

From: "Robert Whiteside" <rkw@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] PETA terrorism? on topic (kind of)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 20:10:14 -0500

Of course you are right. I still think that some mouthpieces are more
inspiring than others.

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Subject: RE: [kl] PETA terrorism? on topic (kind of)

"Robert Whiteside" <rkw@-----.net>
Subject: RE: [kl] PETA terrorism? on topic (kind of)
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Does anyone know the physics behind tonal color? Is it the bore and
if so
is it a function of the taper. Is the taper parabolic or straight? I
am
very interested in changing my tone. I am playing on an RC with a 5
Rv lyre
and hate it. I want a little more round and centered sound. I used
to have
an old piece of junk I sanded the face and lay. Surprisingly, for
principal
work, it projected wonderfully through the orchestra. I wish I still
had
it, but it went beyond repair (dropped tip down on the floor).

Robert W.

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Robert, if you wish to change your sound, just travel to another
country and take some lessons there. Each country (and sudbivision
there-in) has a unique and distinctive sound. So travel a bit and
change your sound.

;)

(kidding, just figured I'd throw some more controversy into the
pie........)

Seriously though - tone color relies more on the inner dimensions of
the players mouth, tongue position, somewhat the reed choice and
mouthpiece choice more than the Clarinet. With the best or the worst
equipment most professional players will sound like they sound
regardless. Will they have to work harder to accomplish the task -
yes, but they still will usually rise to the occasion.

David Blumberg

David B.

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