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Re: Adult relearner + questions about new clarinet

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2018-12-19 03:29

Taking the clarinet outside in low temperatures for a short time should not in itself cause any damage. However it is VITAL that you get the clarinet warmed up to room temperature before you start blowing any (warm and moist) air into it.
Cracking is often caused by the thermal shock which occurs when the cold outside of the instrument tries to expand to match the change in the warmer inside of the bore.
Leaving the clarinet in it's open case until it reaches room temperature is ideal. However in a more urgent situation, keeping the joints under your coat and close to your skin can speed up the warming.
The most critical parts to get warm are the barrel and upper body joint, as these are the first to react to the warm moist air you will blow through the instrument.

As for break-in, skipping a day or two will not hurt the instrument. just remember to note how many days you actually play the instrument to ensure you give it a decent time to adjust to it's playing environment.

And always dry out the bore (and preferably also the sockets) after every playing session.

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