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Question on Clarinet Barrels

Author: Andy
Date: 2001-10-01 15:50

There is a range of lengths for clarinet barrels and may I know what's the most suitable and optimum length that suits best for a Bb Clarinet tuning at 442hz.
How does the clarinet intonation differs in a cold surrounding and a warm surrounding?

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RE: Question on Clarinet Barrels

Author: Ed
Date: 2001-10-01 16:03

Your clarinet will be flat when cold. It is best to check your instrument with a tuner. Keep in mind that you can always pull out a bit. If you are too low pushed all of the way in you will have nowhere to go. I usually like to have a liitle room if needed.

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RE: Question on Clarinet Barrels

Author: mw
Date: 2001-10-01 20:28

Ed said.
"If you are too low pushed all of the way in you will have nowhere to go."
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That's right. Length of barrel is an attribute like anything else. You have to experiment & see what happens to YOUR clarinet throughout IT'S range, given difference's in temperature. ( ... you might be "dead on" in the Chamumeau with 65mm Barrel, and just ROTTEN in the high Clarion)

Andy said:
" ... and may I know what's the most suitable.'
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Well, YES, for you ... YOU will find out what is most suitable. I don't think there is anybody else else who could tell you what (exactly) that would be. It all depends upon you & your instrument-equipment.

best,
mw

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