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 Tuning Problem
Author: Sean.Perrin 
Date:   2016-01-07 00:00

Hi everyone,

I have a strange issue that's cropped up over the last few weeks and is getting worse, which is a problem because I have a 3 day studio session starting friday.

My 1 and 1 fingering for b-flat and low e-flat is incredibly sharp on my A clarinet, far more than it used to be and it's getting worse. All pads seem to be sealing and I really can't understand what could be causing this.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be happening?

Thank you!

Founder and host of the Clarineat Podcast: http://www.clarineat.com

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 Re: Tuning Problem
Author: kdk 
Date:   2016-01-07 00:15

Do you mean the pads all seal when you play 1+1, or when you test the upper and lower joints for suction with all holes closed?

Karl

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 Re: Tuning Problem
Author: Sean.Perrin 
Date:   2016-01-07 00:51

Both seem fine.

Founder and host of the Clarineat Podcast: http://www.clarineat.com

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 Re: Tuning Problem
Author: rmk54 
Date:   2016-01-07 01:14

1+1 fingering for E-flat4 is unusably sharp on all clarinets. I seriously doubt that it ever was in tune on yours.

Interestingly, it seems to be OK on most bass clarinets.

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 Re: Tuning Problem
Author: johng 2017
Date:   2016-01-07 01:15

Does turning the middle joint/bridge make any difference? Maybe the bridge key between joints has gotten out of alignment??

John Gibson, Founder of JB Linear Music, www.music4woodwinds.com

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 Re: Tuning Problem
Author: Paul Aviles 
Date:   2016-01-07 04:18

I agree with John, you must have some bridge mechanism issue (for the first ledger above staff Bb).


And no, the first line Eb does NOT work with the one-and-one fingering!




..............Paul Aviles



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 Re: Tuning Problem
Author: Cody K. 
Date:   2016-01-07 09:34

I would check the bridge mechanism, like John stated.

Cody K.

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 Re: Tuning Problem
Author: Ed Palanker 
Date:   2016-01-07 18:33

My experience has always been that if the Bb one and one is in tune but the Eb is always flat so this is strange, especially if it changed. Try leaving a little space between the two major joints and see if that helps without effecting anything else. PS. I never us the Eb 1/1 unless it's a very fast tremolo, never had a need in my long career.

ESP eddiesclarinet.com

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