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Re: Mouthpiece for Boosey & Hawkes Bb Bass Clarinet

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2012-01-12 21:56

Patrick,
First a caution - most of my playing in recent years has been on sopranos so my Bass playing is a bit rusty but currently trying to get back into it.

Generally the instrument does respond a little more freely when set up as an Eb bass than a C.
The intonation tends to be pretty good in the upper chalumeau / clarinet / altissimo regions but tendency for flatness below chalumeau G (both Eb and C setup).
Both low F and E are noticeably more flat but problem is exacerbated with the low C extension. The clarinet B and C do not seem to be affected by adding the extension and remain equaly in tune.

The lowest Eb/D/Db are also flat but bottom C is spot on!!.

I haven't done much experimenting with different mouthpieces but suspect that would not make so much difference in this region.

When I get back in the playing saddle I might seriously consider trying some tuning work but would look for plenty of experienced advice before tackling this.

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