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Author: winthropguy
Date: 2009-12-10 21:20
Hi, all! I'm a returning player and am making great progress technically and tonally. Recently, I joined a community orchestra and noticed significant intonation problems. When I sat down with a tuner and started digging into it, I found that I'm playing incredibly sharp - just about everywhere. I can get a B in tune, then if I move up to the C it's nearly 20 cent sharp, and with a few exceptions, seems to be happening across most of the range of the clarinet.
I play on my trusty ol' Leblanc Concerto and never had this problem when I played in years past. I've tried it on two different mouthpieces, with various reeds, and always have the same result. My teacher and I spent an entire lesson on it; suggestions included (besides tuning rings) dropping my jaw, experimenting with tongue placement and the shape of my oral cavity, etc.
Do any of you have any suggestions to help me with this, or any idea what could be causing this?
Post Edited (2009-12-10 21:32)
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-12-11 00:20
I would suggest trying a longer barrel, different makes can have different effects on tone and intonation so I suggest you try a few different ones of one or two mm longer than the one you have. Most mail order stores will send you several on approval. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-12-11 15:15
Since you are having the issue with a Leblanc Concerto, why not go to the source and ask Tom Ridenour what he thinks? He's the man who designed the clarinet, and should be able to offer you some real insights into how to make it work for you. You can reach him at his new company's website: http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com.
Jeff
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2009-12-11 15:20
Ok, I had the OPPOSITE experience switching TO a Concerto. I found myself taking the short barrel of the Leblanc and filing it down. I have no issues with the internal intonation of the Concertos at all but do find them to play low.
I suppose the whole approach to the horn (mouthpiece, voicing, barrel length) effects the global pitch. Since you come from one extreme (in my opinion) and are firmly accustomed to these variants on the "low" side, it will take an adjustment period (and a longer barrel) on the new horn to get things going.
................Paul Aviles
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