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Playing flat. Please advise

Author: rrayneau
Date: 2019-02-11 16:20

I am 67 years old and have been teaching myself clarinet for 15 months. More recently I have had a few lessons but these have now stopped. I hope to join a community band soon.
When I started I mistakenly had the mouthpiece on upside down. This lead me to develop a double lip embouchure which seems to suit me.
I have been helped by the videos of Michelle Anderson, Tom Ridenour and by reading this board. I appreciate that you all give time to help newbies like me.
My question is this. I practice in my garden shed. Outside temperatures currently here in the Uk are about 5 degrees C.
Most of the notes are significantly flat even after warming up and with attention to good technique. I assume this is related to the temperature.
My plan is to buy a barrel about 64 mm( current one I think is 66). If it overcompensates and goes sharp I could then pull out. The amount will probably change with the prevailing temperature throughout the year.
Does this sound like a good plan and where might I get such a barrel in the UK? I cannot find one online. Any advice is appreciated.
Best Wishes,
Bob
Buffet Prodige, Vandoren 5 RV, Legere European 3

rrayneau@gmail.com

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