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Author: externals
Date: 2006-05-16 00:12
Why is it so hard to play? I am able to play this note, but it sounds harsh at times and sometimes turns into a squeak or something makes that sharp ringing harsh noise. C is not a problem nor is any of the higher notes, just that one B natural.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2006-05-16 02:07
Assuming that you mean the "B" in the middle of the staff, that would be caused by a leak in the lowest pad (either the pad is not coming down all the way or the pad itself is torn or loose).
Because the low "E" does not require the same degree of seal to speak, the problem shows up on "B."
Off to the repair tech!!!
.............Paul Aviles
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Author: externals
Date: 2006-05-16 03:33
I have a E12 I believe or E11 I dont have it on me at the moment so I'm not sure. I think it's an intermediate clarinet so will a better one not have that same problem?
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Author: pewd
Date: 2006-05-16 04:32
huh? you probably have a pad leak. it has nothing to do with what model instrument it is.
do what paul a. said - take it to a repair tech.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: David Peacham
Date: 2006-05-16 08:08
Try playing the B while also holding down the C key. If it plays OK like that, but doesn't play easily if you aren't holding down the C key, then the problem is in the "crows foot" mechanism by which the B key automatically closes the C key. This can be cured by bending it very slightly. No tools required, and no need to take it to a technician.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2006-05-16 11:41
SOOOOOOOOO sorry,
David is correct to point out that the MOST likely scenario is that the Right pinky "C" key has had too much pressure exerted upon it, causing the pad to sit higher at rest. This in turn means that the "Crow's foot" beneath that key will not engage the "C" pad when you depress either "B." To check, just hold down the left pinky "B" and then tap on the right pinky "C." If there is any play, that's your problem.
Bending this back to place requires just a bit of thought (IF THIS IS THE CASE!!). You would need to insert a wedge under the "crow's foot" to hold it in place (something that won't scratch your horn, a wedge of wood such as the business end of a lead pencil in a pinch or the covered weight at the end of your swab) and then gently depress the cup (third from the bottom of course) to just ever so slightly bend it back down. Try this in stages to make sure you don't over do it. Of course if you do over do this process, it's much easier to undue - just jam on the right pinky "C" again!
............Paul Aviles
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Author: Lee
Date: 2006-05-17 17:13
I had a problem with the B speaking and tried a number of things then found that when I fingered the B my third finger on the left hand was brushing the sliver key enough to cause a leak which prevented it from speaking. Just another possibility to examine.
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Author: Terry Stibal
Date: 2006-05-17 20:20
Also, keep in mind that there is a difference in timbre between the "bell vented" B and the notes above it. However, for the squeak, it's most likely a crows' foot problem...
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