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Author: michael
Date: 2003-10-23 15:25
I have been playing the b flat clarinet for 4+ years, had stopped for 30 years and recently picked up the instrument. I had the clarinet overhauled with new pads etc...only the springs were not changed. My problem is that I feel my progress is being impeded by the instrument..As much as i enjoy playing, i am frustrated by the fact that some of the keys are not silenced & the notes corresponding to them are a problem if played in a certain sequence. I dont believe i ever had this issue before.
Specifically, going from a Csharp to a B in the lower register change is extermely difficult , while going from a Cnatural to the same B is not. It is almost as if more pressure is needed on the key for the pad to properly cover the hole (key fingered with left pinky (B). I dont want to bend the key. I use a selmer hs* mouthpiece and my clarinet is LA CRoix. ANY SUGGESTIONS? Is it woeth retuning the instrument to the same technician???
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Author: ron b
Date: 2003-10-23 17:06
"Is it worth retuning the instrument to the same technician???"
Definitely.
Since it was just reconditioned, it shouldn't give you any mechanical problem(s) for a long time. If it does, something needs re-adjusting. Ideally, it shouldn't need any attention for a year or so but... things happen :|
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2003-10-23 22:12
I agree!
And there are silencing materials around now which are superb, for example Kraus' black synthetic 'cork'.
In my view, after an overhaul by a technician who is up with the play, the mechanism should be the quietest it has ever been.
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