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Author: mmatisoff
Date: 2016-08-28 04:52

I am still having problems with my Leblanc Opus playing flat. When I first start playing (cold clarinet) it can be as much at 32 cents flat. After warming up, it typically drops to 14-15 cents flat. Both my Opus barrels are too long. At some point, I'm going to have to find a shorter barrel (assuming there is one). How many cents flat are considered acceptable? My Evette & Schaeffer has the opposite problem: it is very sharp and needs a considerable longer barrel. I have two Backun barrels; problem is the mouthpieces is too loose. Once person told me to wrap floss around the cork. I haven't done that yet.

I've looked in the mirror to make sure my embouchure is correct. I've needed some work there, too. I can get it down 5 - 10 cents by correcting my embouchure. Thanks. M

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