The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Barrels

Author: Wittlenix
Date: 2007-07-13 12:41

I play a standard Buffet R13 with a Gregory Smith mouthpiece. I have discovered that I play remarkably sharp even with the Greg Smith mouthpiece (which tends to be flatter) and it means that I have to pull out on every joint almost 5mm. It really is a problem.

I am reluctant to change embouchure to try and flatten the pitch as I already have good control over all registers and I'm afraid this will destroy the tone I've worked so hard to develop. I have been considering experimenting with different length barrels (ie 67 or even 68mm) but I'm not even sure of where to start to look for these.

Can anyone recommend anything to try? I've been told to try Chadash barrels but have heard mixed reports from the conservatory that I study at. Any help would be most appreciated

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics