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Re: Conn 14N Albert System Clarinet

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2020-02-27 07:05

How many rings does the upper joint have? Does the upper joint play both registers if you remove the lower joint and bell?

I've had similar problems when either the register vent (a small hole on many of mine) is partially obstructed, or when one of the side (trill) keys isn't sealing properly. The instrument becomes very resistant, and notes sometimes don't speak.

Just as a "double-check" - the "reach" on most simple system clarinets is greater than on Boehm system clarinets. Meaning - your fingers must get used to stretching a bit to fully cover the tone holes - especially on the lower joint, and if there are no rings. I've found most thumb rests on simple system clarinets put my hand in the wrong position to cover the lower joint tone holes properly, so I usually modify the thumb rest. Also - depending on your hand position (and which keys appear on the lower joint) it can be quite easy to accidently touch a piece/accidently open a key partway.

Just a few ball-park thoughts based on your initial post.

Fuzzy

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