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Re: Instrument intonation question

Author: jhoyla
Date: 2008-12-02 14:22

Do you make your own reeds?

Try a reed that is a tiny bit longer than you are used to - no more than 0.5 - 1.0 mm. This may help with the E intonation problems. Longer reeds tend to be more stable, somehow.
(I found that this worked for me with a shape that was a touch slimmer.)

Regarding the forked F, you can experiment with the small screw on the bottom C touch. This may be holding your middle-finger touch down too close to the wood. (this adjustment screw is for altissimo C intonation and voicing, but intonation of E takes precedence, IMHO). Does it seem to open the same distance as the other keys? Also, the forked-f vent at the side of the instrument should stand fully open when you finger forked F. Is it stuck closed, perhaps? This can happen in cold weather with a new instrument.

J.

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