Klarinet Archive - Posting 000051.txt from 2009/01

From: "Peter Gentry" <peter.gentry@-----.uk>
Subj: RE: [kl] Soundproofing
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:30:15 -0500

The trouble with soundproofing is that in deadens the space and make it
difficult to produce good tone because there is so little feedback. I would
be very interested to hear if anyone has a solution.

During some redecoration I had a room with bare thick floorboards and solid
thick plastered walls. The sound was fantastic and I was loath to finish
decorating and lay a carpet (under heavy instructions from she who must be
obeyed). I still yearn for that bare room.

regards
Peter Gentry

-----Original Message-----
From: Jacob Lindsay [mailto:jacobmakesnoise@-----.com]
Sent: 05 January 2009 01:32
To: klarinet
Subject: [kl] Soundproofing

I'm moving into a new apartment soon and considering trying to somewhat
soundproof the floor and ceiling of the room I will be practicing in in
order to be as considerate as possible to my neighbors. Although I've
successfully practiced in living spaces for years with no complaints from
neighbors I'm always paranoid when moving into a new space.

So my question is, without getting into major construction (like redoing the
flooring, or building rooms inside rooms) is there simple material I could
lay down that would significantly reduce the sound between floors? The
floors are hardwood, so any floor material would have to hide under a rug.
(Also, does anyone know if a rug on its own will actually reduce the sound
transfer through the floor?). Ceiling material would have to be
aesthetically pleasing.

Thanks for the input!
Jacob

Jacob Lindsay
http://www.bayimproviser.com/jacoblindsay

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