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Why is the low F flat?

Author: skygardener
Date: 2006-12-10 17:39

Ok. I know that looks like a retarted question, but so far all I have found is the continuing affermation, "the low F and E ARE flat". However I have not found the reason it is so. Being well aware that we all have this problem I can't really figure out how it can be that all the other notes are quite well in tune, but only those lowest notes are flat. It would make sence if the notes got progressivly flatter as one went down the scale- logic and such. But the B is good, the A is good, the G is good, and the F is not.
I have heard the "it is a compromise for the middle C" answer- but I ask, why is there no compromise needed for D, E, F, G? - which are all nicely pitched.
What is it in the design that causes this? And, How can we fix it?
-S
PS. Since so many companies seem to be unable to make a clarinet that has those notes in tune (except if you have the extra holes), then maybe it is a stupid question.

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