Klarinet Archive - Posting 000257.txt from 2010/08

From: Jennifer Jones <helen.jennifer@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Spit leakage on mouthpiece
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:05:40 -0400

I was having the worst time with my G# key today. Inspired by the
mention of Brahms second sonata, I picked up the sonata and the
clarinet again after a several month hiatus in playing. Condensation
is terrible for me. I have to blow it out. Of course blowing sends
the liquid right back into the instrument, but does serve a temporary
fix. Are there other ways keep the G# key (LH pinky) clear?

I think I might salivate more when I feel intimidated or aren't
getting enough exercise; same goes with eyes and nose. They water and
run more if I've been in bed too long reading or working on the laptop
etc.

I can't say for sure, but I suspect that it is a matter of energy
distribution in the body. When you are laying down, energy doesn't go
towards keeping muscles tensed to maintain posture, so some of that
unused sugar etc. in the blood goes toward secretions to wash microbes
that may be building up (rolling stone gathers no moss; a moving
person sloughs of microbes as they multiply, that way they don't build
up).

Maybe some lurking physician has other ideas about salivation issues.

-Jennifer

On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 12:45 PM, Peter Gentry
<peter.gentry@-----.uk> wrote:
> I share your observation with more down the bore and spray from the Csharp
> (LH pinky) key. I believe the problem is mainly in the production of saliva
> rather than reed or mouthpiece. Just become adroit at removing and wiping
> the reed or using cigarette papers - at least you don't have to swab
> frequently.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rachel Roessel [mailto:gsurosey@-----.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 8:36 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.com
> Subject: [kl] Spit leakage on mouthpiece
>
> Hi
>
> I've noticed that during when I play (especially later on into a rehearsal),
> I
> have spit that leaks on the outside of my mouthpiece where the reed
> connects. I
> know this happens on my Bb/A (Vandoren 5RV 13 mpc w/ Optimum ligature); I
> haven't taken the time to pay attention to see if this happens on the others
>
> (eefer/bass/alto sax).
>
>
> Could this be a reed problem, a mouthpiece problem, or both? I'm looking to
> buy
> a new mouthpiece (Vandoren M15 I'm thinking) to see if I can get a better
> setup
> with the thick reeds I play on (56 Rue LePic #4). But, since they're pricey,
> I
> need a good excuse to buy a new one.
>
> One of these days when I get some time, I'l take a moment to introduce
> myself
> (limited time on library Internet, ugh).
>
> Thanks! :)
>
> Rachel
>
>
>
>
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