Klarinet Archive - Posting 000038.txt from 2008/07

From: Paul Jewell <paul@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] Tonal Accuracy - Selmer 10SII
Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:49:04 -0400

I did go through cleaning of all the tone holes - there wasn't any sign
of obstruction, but I wanted to make sure. The mouthpiece I am currently
using is the Selmer C85. I will go and try some different mouthpieces
anyway, although I am pretty convinced the problem is me, not the
clarinet. I think long tones and careful embrochure control will have
the biggest impact.

Rgds.,
Paul

Karl Krelove wrote:
> 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.
>>
>>> mm
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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