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Re: Extra pad on lower joint? Why?

Author: donald
Date: 2022-06-16 08:37

The extra G/D vent also allows the cylindrical section of the lower joint to extend a fraction further before the flare, and the flare (conical section) can be much more moderate. This has the effect of making the lower register tone a bit more concentrated- if you've ever played a German bore clarinet you'll know how this feels... on the French bore clarinet the effect is much more subtle but the same principal applies.
One way to see how this feels/sounds is to take off the F#/C# key and play (top line) F-E-D-C. With the key missing the G/D will be super sharp. But the "balance of the sound" will be easily apparent- D will no longer be stuffy and dull

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