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 "Harmonica"-sound in the high register
Author: Wookie001 
Date:   2018-11-06 02:11

Hello,

sometimes when playing in the high register of my clarinet I notice there is some sort of harmonica-like sound (which I don't want to have on the clarinet, of course). but it's only for some tones. when I still go further up above the c''' it's not there anymore and it's a softer sound again.

does anyone know the reason?

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 Re: "Harmonica"-sound in the high register
Author: kdk 
Date:   2018-11-06 02:49

I don't even know what you're describing. What is a "harmonica-like sound?"

And I'm not sure what c ' ' ' is. If "middle" C is C4, what octave number C are you referring to?

Karl

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 Re: "Harmonica"-sound in the high register
Author: TomA 2017
Date:   2018-11-06 05:13

Just a guess without more information...if it occurs on C5, C#5, and/or D5, it could be a weak or damaged spring on the Eb key. I have experienced this a few times, and there is a weird vibration that could be described as harmonica-like. Actually, the Eb key opens and closes rapidly and creates a fluttering sound. Wedge the Eb key shut and try the offending notes.

Tom



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 Re: "Harmonica"-sound in the high register
Author: Philip Caron 
Date:   2018-11-06 06:18

Sometimes the skin of a pad tears and when in the open position it can add a vibration noise to one or more pitches.

Please use the C4 - C5 - etc. notation to identify notes, referring if necessary to the C4 designation at the top of the page just right of the board logo. Specify which notes are affected. Add some description of what you mean by "harmonica sound", as that's a bit general and vague.

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