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Re: Using the same barrel on your Bb and A

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-04-27 01:59

Some people are anal about the measurement of barrels. If it doesn't have the exact measurements that they think it should have they believe it can't play properly. Never mind that the mouthpiece may have a different bore, or the upper joint may be slightly different, they think the only good barrel is what they believe to have the only correct measurements. One of the teachers I know told my student that her barrel is no good because it didn't have "his" correct measurements. Forget that it plays in tune and has a good tone; it's a Backun and plays on her A and Bb very nicely. He doesn't like Backuns, only what he uses so it can’t be good. My Backun barrels play fine on my Bb and A Buffets though I do use different barrels but could use the same one because they're the same length. The assistant player in our BSO uses the same barrel on both of his clarinets. It just depends on your set up and how you voice. If that were not the case everyone that plays on the "wrong" barrel would play out of tune. Only those with the "correct" measurements would be in tune and get a good sound. Ridiculous right? Try it, if it sounds good and is in tune, then it works. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com

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