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Author: howard miner
Date: 2002-07-06 14:34
Not a major problem, however, moisture accumulates in the holes in the upper part of the clarinet (G#,A, octave key). A "gurgle sound" results if you don't clear the holes by opening the keys and blowing in the openings. Is this a common problem?
Thanks, Howard
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Author: Sambo
Date: 2002-07-06 15:35
I had a similar problem this past year in concert band, except with all four of my side keys. Every one would get a lot of moisture in them, and I even got one during an all-state audition (ack!). Anyway, after, I just kinda stopped having the problem...I don't think I changed anything, at least consciously...but I may be a very isolated case. I don't know...
Sam
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Author: bob gardner
Date: 2002-07-06 17:15
I had the same problem and with more playing time it seems to have dryed up a bit (that's pun)
Also try swabbing out a little bit soon, rather then a little bit later.
bob
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Author: Fred
Date: 2002-07-07 01:25
Something as simple as noting the position of your clarinet at rest can also make a difference. If you lay your clarinet across your lap during rests or breaks in playing, make sure that the keys most prone to have the problem are facing up.
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-07-07 14:19
Howard...it's a common problem and some responders have given good fixes. Cigarette papers are also helpful and I believe that oiling the bore sometimes helps. Personally I find that removing the barrell/mouthpiece and swabbing with a "mouse" periodically during playing helps lots.
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Author: Gretchen
Date: 2002-07-08 19:52
swab your clarinet! I have this problem all the time, and the solution is to catch the condensation before it falls into the tone holes.
Good luck!
Gretchen
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Author: Hall
Date: 2002-07-08 22:00
It's common problem even in other woodwinds. There's a joke at my university that you always know when there's a woodwind player in the room because you hear them blowing the moisture out of the tone holes!
First, I notice the problem is worst when the clarinet is still a bit cold and condensation builds, so make sure it's really warmed up before you start playing. I also find that standing my horn on my knee when not playing stops it too.
J.Hall
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Author: Brenda
Date: 2002-07-09 01:27
The solutions offered here seem to be more useful than just blowing through the holes or using drying papers, since the latter solutions are so temporary. I'll try the "cotton string" idea and see if it helps. I wonder if that's what my technician did, and kept the problem at bay for a few weeks.
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Author: bp_from_france
Date: 2002-07-11 20:20
Hi,
Very common problem...
I have heard that :
1) holes must be cleaned (like a pipe)periodically after removing the keys. if the hole is not clean, it is easier for the moisture to stay instead of falling down to the bell
2) moisture in the holes can be the consequence of a slight air leakage. make it checked by a professional "fixer". pads sometimes need to be replaced or just adjusted. some people I know even tried to replace pads with cork ones...
3) keep the clarinet in the position you play it when you don't
Bye
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