Klarinet Archive - Posting 000258.txt from 2010/08

From: Fred <vze2bsbs@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Spit leakage on mouthpiece
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:17:29 -0400

Try swabbing the horn once after a few minutes of playing when the
condensation is first starting to form inside the horn. This
distributes the moisture around the bore and lessens the likelihood
of it finding a path to the G# key.

Fred

At 10:05 AM 8/21/2010, you wrote:
>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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