Author: Nate Zeien
Date: 2001-03-22 23:26
Hmmm... What would I ask for on a custom clarinet? Perhaps all of those metal clarinet haters out there will come after me for this, but I would consider experimenting with solid silver. Also, I would change a few key designs, and add a key here and there. I'd love to have a discussions on more specific ideas if anyone is interested... Far too many clarinetists are traditionalists these days, which hinders further advancement of the instrument. Who says a clarinet must be black? Who says a clarinet must even be of wood? Sure, the instrument makers have come up with brilliant ideas to improve the instrument, but they cannot afford to implement these changes if they will not sell. And they often do not sell, as people stick to tradition, and refuse to accept new ideas and inovations. The way some people are so stubborn, I am surprised that we have even made it past the days of playing with the reed up, (Adam Sandler style). Tell me, is there anyone out there that would like to continue this discussion on the technical aspects of clarinet design? I would very much like to take this topic more in depth. -- Nate Zeien
PS -- Forget power seats, tonehole opened and closed like a camera shutter would perhaps be more effecient. Granted, the key mechanisms would have to be radically changed, but it would make for a much more even sound throughout the whole range. No more stuffy notes. The path of the airflow would no longer be disturbed by those big holes in the side of the tube. :-) What about resonators on pads? Also, who says that this current key system is best? I't been a while since Klosé did his mathematical calculations. It is certainly a good way, but it doesn't mean it is the best. Hmmm... I'm starting to ramble... :-)
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