Klarinet Archive - Posting 000037.txt from 2008/07

From: Paul Jewell <paul@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] Tonal Accuracy - Selmer 10SII
Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:45:51 -0400

Thanks for the tip with Muncy Winds. I doubt they would be keen to send
overseas though - I live in the UK! I'll look a little closer to home.
-- Paul

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
>>
> Muncy Winds (800-333-6415) sells the complete line of fairly priced Vandoren and Selmer mouthpieces and a good stock of
> barrels. They have a good tech department and they will send you an assortment of barrels and mouthpieces to try no charge for trying. You are bound to find the winning combination. Just tell them what you are using now.
> mm
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