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Author: Wyatt Evans
Date: 2005-04-27 01:07
Ok so in band class I have been playing flat for the past 2 weeks or so. So my director switched me to 4 strength reeds (Vanderon V12) and I got in tune but my sound has suffered greatly. I got several 4`s and my best 3 1/2`s and came home. I warmed up well (on both types) then tuned on each. The 3 1/2 was in tune!!!! The 4 was too but the sound still isnt nearly as good. Any insight as to why I might be flat at school and in tune at home? Any help would b great! Thanx.
P.S. I have considered that it is colder in my band hall than at home but its not but a little, I wouldn't think it would affect it so much.
Post Edited (2005-04-27 02:02)
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Author: Elizabeth
Date: 2005-04-27 01:09
Is the temperature in your band room on the cooler side? That's the only thing that I can think of that would fluctuate your pitch like that.
(Oops just realized you already stated that fact!)
Post Edited (2005-04-27 01:10)
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Author: Clarinetgirl06
Date: 2005-04-27 01:49
Maybe your embouchure was tighter because you were playing on a harder reed and so when you switched back, you were used to playing with a firmer embouchure. I used to play flat all the time! Just make sure to warm your clarinet up (including putting the upper joint under your armpit-yes, I know it sounds gross, but Symphony players do it all the time). Also, you might need to just get used to the 4's. It took me about 2 months to get used to them, but now I like them more than the 3 1/2s. Sorry if this didn't help at all.
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Author: rc_clarinetlady
Date: 2005-04-27 01:51
Are you tuning to A 440 at home with a tuner? I think some bands tune a little higher to an A 442 or 443. Check with your director and see what they're using to tune to. This could make you flat to what the rest of the band is.
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