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 Clarinet at A442 tuned to A440?
Author: hammerclarinet 
Date:   2015-09-20 08:05

Hi,

I own a Selmer Privilege A Clarinet (original version). The instrument is tuned to A 442. Playing in the US, I have to lower the pitch quite a lot to get it somewhat near 440. I can manage to get most of the instrument homogenized and pretty well-balanced tuning wise, but the notes that are still very sharp are long B, C, and C# (C# to a lesser extent than the long B and C). These notes tend to go 20 or more cents sharp at 440 and makes playing very difficult, especially because the notes are right in the middle of our range.

I've tried using a tuning ring (plastic vandoren) in between the mouthpiece and barrel, barrel and upper joint, and upper joint and lower joint. Each of these lowered the pitch a bit on the long B and C, but made the throat register notes flat.

I love the sound on this instrument, but this tuning issue is very frustrating. Any advice or suggestion is very appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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