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Intonation and Tuning Issues

Author: scd79
Date: 2010-05-20 02:26

I'm about at my wit's end and am dangerously near giving up playing because I am getting so frustrated with my tuning problems.

I play a Buffet R13, I use a Gregory Smith 1+ mouthpiece, an Eddie Daniels ligature, and generally Vandoren V12 3.5 reeds. I also use a Chadash barrel, 670 mm. I am ALWAYS sharp. Even with the longer barrel, I have to pull it out a lot to be anywhere close to in tune. I've tried using a softer reed, but it doesn't have the sound I like.

I don't know what to do. I play in my community bands' rehearsals, and in each one, I get so frustrated. I go crazy because I know it can't be me all the time, but then when I check the tuner, I'm so sharp. I don't know what to do.

I would love any advice, any insight into reasons why this might be happening... anything!

Thank you.

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