Klarinet Archive - Posting 000036.txt from 2008/07

From: Karl Krelove <karlkrelove@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Tonal Accuracy - Selmer 10SII
Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:17:00 -0400

Of course, trying a different mouthpiece to fix intonation when you like
the sound you produce with your current setup may make an even bigger
impact on that sound than a new instrument would. It's possible that the
tuning of the "throat" notes might be adjusted directly without giving
up either a favorite mouthpiece or the instrument itself. First, make
sure none of the tone holes involved are dirty or obstructed. If dirt in
a tone hole isn't causing the flatness, a barrel might solve the
problem, but you'd need to have a variety available to try. A skilled
tech might be able to bring the notes up a little by enlarging or
undercutting one or another of the tone holes involved.

Karl

Martin Marks wrote:
>
> On Sunday, July 06, 2008, at 07:31AM, "Paul Jewell" <paul@-----.org> wrote:
>
>> Good morning,
>>
>> I have a Selmer 10SII, which I am very happy with, but recently I have
>> become aware that I have been playing the notes below the break flat.
>> Further investigation with a tuner suggests I have been playing the B
>> just above the break sharp, and then adjusting the tuning by pulling
>> out, thus impacting the notes lower down. Is this a problem likely to be
>> specific to a particular type of clarinet, or mouthpiece, or is this a
>> fault found amongst players? I don't believe I have changed, but simply
>> become more aware of this issue having recently performed with one other
>> clarinet. I don't wish to change my clarinet - I am happy with the
>> quality of sound I get from it, but I would be prepared to try different
>> mouthpieces if that is likely to improve the situation. If the problem
>> is likely to be clarinet related, then perhaps I should reconsider!
>>
>> Many thanks!
>> Paul
>>
>>
> Pulling out the barrel affects mostly the throat tones. Pull out the middle joint and the bell for the long notes. Mouthpieces and barrels tune differently. B2 , the long B can be played with the throat G# key instead of the register key. This brings down the pitch and makes it more stable. Any thing you try will either improve the situation or make it worse. Clarinet bores can change also necessitating a new bsrrel or mouthpiece. I'm sure someone will recommend their new $650 designer mouthpiece as the cure.
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