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Clarinets play better with a dry bore.

Author: ruben
Date: 2025-07-19 18:14

The weather is hot here in Paris -it's getting hotter every year-so when, I practise, there is very little condensation in the bore of my clarinet. I've often noticed that this makes it play better. My conclusion: when there is considerable condensation in the bore, swab it out several times during a practice session; gently, so that you don't bring about wear and tear and change the bore's dimensions. Am I right or wrong? (if I'm wrong, it won't be the first time!)

rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com

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Re: Clarinets play better with a dry bore.

Author: Chris P
Date: 2025-07-19 19:25

I'm still getting gurgly speaker tubes and condensation collecting in high level toneholes (and waterlogged 8ve vents on both saxes and oboes) even in this heat.

Why are these things defying physics?

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes

NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.

The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: Clarinets play better with a dry bore.

Author: Tony F
Date: 2025-07-19 19:50

I think humidity is as much a factor as temperature.

Tony F.

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