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Author: Rusty
Date: 2008-09-12 09:50
I have been playing quite happily for 9 months a plateau clarinet. There is almost no difference in the amount of air pressure required to blow, say a low D, and one up with the Registry on. I have also a std. clarinet which I am having the occasional blow on. The difference in air pressure to get the upper registry notes is at least twice as much than the lower notes with this clarinet. Also finger pressure to effectively close the holes needs to be much greater.
Is this normal? The std. clarinet is only a cheapie but I can`t see any mechanical problems.
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Author: stevensfo
Date: 2008-09-12 10:37
Are you using the same MP and barrel with them both? This can make a huge difference.
Steve
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2008-09-12 11:49
>>Are you using the same MP and barrel with them both? This can make a huge difference.
Steve
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Yes. If you're using different mouthpieces on the two clarinets, try swapping them to see whether all of a sudden the plateau clarinet is more resistant in the upper register while the "cheapie" gets easier. Then try swapping just the barrels. Then try swapping both together. Warning: This type of experimentation can lead to the terrible affliction known as Equipment Addiction!
Reeds can make a difference, too. On some clarinets, I use a 3. On others, I need a 3.5 to get the high notes. (I'm an amateur, btw, so please regard anything from a pro as better info than you can get from moi.)
Lelia
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Author: Rusty
Date: 2008-09-12 12:44
Thanks for your returns.
1. Clarinet is fairly new and is called an Artiste, probably Korean. Cost new about $350 US.
2. Well mouth piece (Hite) and reed as a combination I can just swap between the two clainets. No difference.
3. It is harder to swap barrels because the Std. Artiste clarinet has a smaller diameter ( and I presume bore), but by taping up the cork on the smaller one I can swap the barrel. Result Almost no difference.
Perhaps then the problem is the smaller bore size?
4. I was able to swap the larger bore (plateau) lower half and bell and put it on in place of the Artiste one. Result, nearly same as the easy blow one.
So maybe this is a problem with all smaller bore clarinets. I can`t get measurements but has anyone tried a smaller bore one and is this the case?
5. I hav`nt got a softer reed at the moment but will sand one down and try it.
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