Klarinet Archive - Posting 000199.txt from 2009/03

From: "Michael and Linda Marmer" <mlmarmer@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sqeaking
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:39:39 -0400

Thanks Jennifer, as now I understand what you mean about chipping through
use.

I appreciate the help again.

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jennifer Jones" <helen.jennifer@-----.com>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:24 AM
Subject: Re: [kl] Sqeaking

Mike,

On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Michael and Linda Marmer
<mlmarmer@-----.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the help, as again, it happens mostly in the upper register but
> once in a while in the low, to the lowest notes. Never had this problem
> before.
>
> No, it is not like a beginers sqeak, as it is not real loud, as maybe I
> might be the only one to hear it. Like it internal, as that is probably
> not
> a good way of describing it.

Your descriptions fit the chatter I get. I could add that my chatter
is little quiet squeaks that can occur as more than one in close
succession when I tongue.

> The reed is not chipped as that is a good suggestion, as again, when I am
> done, it goes into the plastic reed container very carefully and I change
> the reed once a week.

I usually have 3 or 4 reeds in process at a time and discard reeds
when they stop working (they sound worn out, start squeaking loudly,
or close off too easily, chipped, chattering, etc.). I don't know how
many hours each reed would get. Often, the reed doesn't have a chip,
but only has one or more splits in the end. The splits are often not
very long and can be positioned to resemble fringe. That is why I
describe reeds like this as "fringed". I don't think the splits
develop from poor handling of my reeds; I think they develop from
prolonged use.

> This is a 4 Mitchell Lurie.
>
> I do not know of anyone in my area who plays, but the repair place has a
> professional clarinetist who works on the instruments. So far today, I
> have played twice and no sqeaks since soaking the whole reed. Weird. If
> it comes back, I will take it to the shop, as again, I just had them look
> it
> over, 6 pads replaced.

Your problem sounds like mine. For me though, there was no way to
definitely predict which reeds would chatter. One would just turn up
from time-to-time and If it was a problem, I'd pick a new reed.

I definitely agree with soaking the whole reed. I do that too.

Best,

Jennifer

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