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Re: new clarinet tuning issue

Author: M123
Date: 2017-08-19 00:12

echi85 wrote:

> I would advise you to contact Ted Ridenour with the issue.
> There could be many things at play here, but if the pitch is
> wildly flat and then wildly sharp, there has to be something
> wrong with how it was built.
>
> Is your teacher a pro? Mitchell Lurie reeds run soft and
> usually weaken considerable after 2-3 days. It could still be a
> resistance issue, but I think more likely an instrument
> problem.

Seems to be a consistent recommendation to contact Ridenour from some others as well. I do believe the teacher is a pro. Plays in a couple of symphonies, has a doctorate in music, teaches clarinet at a somewhat prestigious private college nearby and has checked out a couple of times this summer for paying gigs out of state. Thought that we were pretty lucky to have him in driving range. When my daughter conveyed what he said "that you may need a new instrument" it gets my attention. Maybe my best course of action is to touch base with the teacher to cut out the middle man and then contact Ridenour. Thanks for the input.

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