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 clarinet sharp?
Author: janlynn 
Date:   2008-09-10 15:26

last night was our first wind symphony rehearsal of the semester and my clarinet is playing very very sharp. I had to pull out so much it was ridiculous. what could be the problem and how do i fix it?

if I get a longer barrell does it matter that my clarinet is a hard rubber Lyrique? do i need to get a specific kind of barrell for that clarinet? or will any barrell that is longer due?

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 Re: clarinet sharp?
Author: rtmyth 
Date:   2008-09-10 15:34

Call Tom, now.

richard smith

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 Re: clarinet sharp?
Author: William 
Date:   2008-09-10 16:30

Or visit his website: http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/

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 Re: clarinet sharp?
Author: janlynn 
Date:   2008-09-10 16:38

thank you, i got in contact with Tom. I didnt know my mouthpiece Vandoren 5RV Lyre is made for a 442 pitch. and the M series is for 440.

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 Re: clarinet sharp?
Author: DrH2O 
Date:   2008-09-11 02:41

I recently got a Lyrique which I like alot, but I've had to abandon my Vandoren M30 mouthpiece because I play flat with it. I expect that it's due at least inpart to my inexperience, but when I asked Tom about it he said that the M30 is pitched pretty low. I can play the Ridenour mouthpiece that came with the Lyrique in tune, but it's noticably more resistant than the M30 so I have to play softer reeds and my embouchure gets easily fatigued and I leak air.

Anne
Clarinet addict


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 Re: clarinet sharp?
Author: woodwind dad 
Date:   2008-09-16 23:46

I just picked up a used pair of Ridenour Lyrique Clarinets (576B & 576A) for my daughter; (which she loves) she has a couple of Vandoren Mouthpieces, a B45 and a 5RV Lyre from her previous Buffet E-13 clarinet which she is currently using with her Ridenour clarinets. She also has an unused vintage Buffet R-13 (Chedeville) hard rubber mouthpiece that she would love to try with her Lyrique Clarinets. Unfortunately it does not fit the clarinets, the cork seams to have a slight radius, which makes it to big. My question is, if I have this mouthpiece re-corked would it fit the Lyrique Clarinets or would I have to purchase a different mouthpiece? Also, could anyone recommend a mouthpiece that would be a better match for these great clarinets, besides the Ridenour Mouthpieces? Also, does anyone know the differences between the Ridenour Lyrique 576B and 576BC Clarinets?

I thank you in advance for your comments and suggestions.

Woodwind Dad - Mark

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 Re: clarinet sharp?
Author: Ryan25 
Date:   2008-09-17 00:03

"I recently got a Lyrique which I like alot, but I've had to abandon my Vandoren M30 mouthpiece because I play flat with it. I expect that it's due at least inpart to my inexperience, but when I asked Tom about it he said that the M30 is pitched pretty low. I can play the Ridenour mouthpiece that came with the Lyrique in tune, but it's noticably more resistant than the M30 so I have to play softer reeds and my embouchure gets easily fatigued and I leak air."



You can get the M30 model in the 442 pitch. If you like the M30, then just get the non-series 13 model. Series 13 is the designation for A440 or "American Pitch". I believe the only Vandoren mouthpiece that comes in the series 13 model only is the M13 Lyre.

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