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Author: Jessica
Date: 2001-08-23 04:45
This question is sort of similar to a previous question (the one titled "SHARP SHARP SHARP!") but my problem does not envolve the entire clarinet; only the clarion range. The entire chalameau & altissimo ranges (all the way up to the double C) will play in tune, but everything from the Clarion F down to the B is just awfully out of tune--sharp enough that I could hit an F on an E!
Any suggestions? I have tried looser embouchure & it helps significantly, but my octave jumps are still horrid sounding!
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Author: Jerry McD.
Date: 2001-08-23 13:27
Jessica,
There are lots of variables here.....what's your setup? My intial impression is bore problems, either in you horn or your mouthpiece. You might want to start by just cleaning out your tone holes, especially the register key.
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Author: David Kinder
Date: 2001-08-23 15:10
Some ideas:
1) do you have any pad leaks?
2) does each pad open up to the correct "gap size" (I don't know the correct terminology)
3) does the upper and lower joint seal correctly together? You might have an air leak between the two.
That's all that comes to my mind, but I'm no expert by any means.
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Author: mw
Date: 2001-08-23 21:06
Beyond what's been said, check yourself throughout your practice ... with a Tuner & see what (varying your) tongue position does to your (sharp) intonation. You say you are "in tune: in the Altissimo & that's entirely possible --- however, just like the search for the Holy Grail --- many pro's Clarinettist's would like to have an Altissimmo that is in-tune! best, mw
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Author: Jessica
Date: 2001-08-24 01:22
I am playing on a Festival with a 66 mm barrel and a Woodwind Co. K5L mpc--the barrel is one of the two that came with the clarinet (the other is a 65 mm which the clarinet plays *awfully* sharp with) & the mpc I got from my instructor.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
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Author: Bob Curtis
Date: 2001-08-25 02:20
Jessica:
I would suggest that you have a good repairman, a specialist in woodwinds, check out your instrument for just how the pads rise and fall back in place. If they do not rise correctly it could cause intonation problems. Also, check to see if you are lifting the fingers up when you play. If you only raise them a fraction it could also cause the same problem. Along with several of the other statements, using a tuner can help tremendously in helping you hear exactlhy where you are in relation to "playing in tune." Learn to listen, but first train you ear as to WHAT to listen to and for.
Good Luck,
Bob Curtis
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