Klarinet Archive - Posting 000040.txt from 2008/07

From: Martin Marks <martymarks@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Tonal Accuracy - Selmer 10SII
Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:01:21 -0400

If the pad cup under the throat A key doesn't open enough it would cause flat throat tones. That's an easy fix and worth a try.

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On Sunday, July 06, 2008, at 04:50PM, "Paul Jewell" <paul@-----.org> wrote:
>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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