Klarinet Archive - Posting 000080.txt from 2004/08

From: <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Re: [kl] Silva-Bet pads with bolts
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 22:50:23 -0400


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> From: ormondtoby@-----.net (Ormondtoby Montoya)
> Date: 2004/08/04 Wed AM 02:10:34 GMT
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: Re: [kl] Silva-Bet pads with bolts
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> Lelia Loban wrote:
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> > resonators
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> What does "resonator" mean when applied to pads? I presume the
> instrument is supposed to 'resonate' more with such pads?

The hard surface of the resonator I believe theoretically reflects more sound back INTO the bore rather than the soft surface of the pads soaking it up. It makes a significant difference on saxophones, and different shapes and materials are used for different results.

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