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Re: Buzzing/Honking On Written Middle B

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2023-11-04 07:22

Hialite wrote:

> When playing written middle B with the lower tone hole cluster
> (see image), the note starts normally then degenerates into an
> abnormal deep buzz or honking sound. No amount of reed
> adjustment has alleviated this. All other notes sound normal.
>
> I doubt it's the pads on the lower cluster because releasing
> the register key and using those holes causes no issue. I think
> it's humidity or temperature related because it comes and goes
> at random. Some days it never happens, other days, this note is
> unplayable.

Check the register vent. When you play long B (B4), the only hole that's open is the register tube. If something is blocking it - a torn pad cover hanging into the tube, dirt, water or any other partial obstruction - the sound of B4 will be distorted. Low E3 won't be affected because the resister key is closed.

Karl

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