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Re: Eb Clarinet Barrel

Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2011-04-24 14:10

Remember that pulling out at the barrel affects "short tube" notes more than others. When you pull out enough to bring the C and B in tune, is the rest of the instrument manageable? Also experiment with pulling out at the top of the barrel (at the mouthpiece end).

Check how far the register key is opening. On Bb, you should just be able to slide a nickel between it and the vent. On Eb, the angle should be the same. Experiment with a piece of cardboard slipped under the bottom end to keep the key from opening too far.

You can certainly put down your left ring finger for the C. If the B is too flat with the ring finger down, also open the C#/G# key, the Eb/Bb side key or both.

If the low register F and E are also sharp, you can put a bit of black plastic electrical tape inside the left index finger hole. If the tape throws the low F and E too far flat, a tweaker can make the hole made smaller and undercut it at the bottom, which can affect one register without hurting the other.

Allen Segal may be able to make a barrel with an altered bore that will take care of the problem. http://www.clarinetconcepts.com/

Ken Shaw

Post Edited (2011-04-24 14:11)

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