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Author: eilidh
Date: 2002-12-05 21:49
I have a B R13 and I love it but I find I have real problems with my A with undertones etc. My teacher says this will improve with more support but I just can't seem to get to grips with it, especially above G in the upper register. Anyone else have similar problems?
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Author: William
Date: 2002-12-06 03:24
My R13 A (1966 vintage) was greatly improved with the use of a Moeneg barrel that I aquired from a fellow clarinetist. It made tuning in the upper register much less of a problem and helped focus the notes above G for more projection without necessarily overblowing.
I would also suggest that you spend entire practice sessions on your A clarinet exclusivly. Practicing your normal Bb routine (and music) on your A will help you learn the extra effort it takes to play an A clarinet. In fact, as you gain experiance with your R13A, you may come to prefer playing it over your "easy and freeblowing" Bb.
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Author: Wes
Date: 2002-12-06 06:09
On my new R13 A a couple of years ago, I had some problems with response. It was found that the register key tube was loose. After gluing it in, it was much better and a joy to play. You can also try the suction test on the top section to see how well the pads seal. Good luck!
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Author: Mark S.
Date: 2002-12-06 12:50
Part of it is practice -- despite outward appearances, it is still a different animal. You also might want to have an accomplished player (I'm not suggesting you are not) give it a try to get a 2nd opinion as to whether it is your technique or the horn itself. If it is the horn, take it to a good technician, for which there are many recommendations on this board. My R13-A was cured of subtones by cutting down the register key tube.
Good luck, and enjoy it!
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Author: Mitch K.
Date: 2002-12-06 15:53
I agree with Mark S.: I had the very same problem with my A. At the suggestion of my former professor, I had a repair tech install a new, shorter register tube. That helped to rid my sound of the "sub-tones," and later I bought a new Chadash barrel which made the horn a little easier to play.
Good luck,
Mitch King
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Author: Suzanne
Date: 2002-12-06 21:07
I also undertone problems, then had my R13 A's register tube replaced, and now it plays great. The repairman just happened to have a much older Buffet A at the time, and switched tubes. I swear they used to make them different!
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