Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2010-10-15 00:31
I have a gut feeling you are experiencing condensation, not saliva, although it could be a combination of both.
Before doing anything major, try using a mouthwash, this tends to reduce moisture. Second thing to do is swab the clarinet every 10 minutes or so, even during concerts and rehearsals.
Funny- the great Eddie Palanker said the same thing. I hadn't read the other posts. By the way buy a few swabs, I have several, because I wash them a lot, which I feel keeps the germs and paticles in the bore away. Actually I switch swabs everyday.
I've told this story before, but it is funny at least I think it was! During a reheasal I experieced the same thing with water in the A key. I had a solo, got the gurgle sound, the conductor stopped asked what happened. Not thinking I said I had water in my A hole. The orchestra cracked up. I felt really stupid!
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Post Edited (2010-10-15 00:45)
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