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Author: MGT91123
Date: 2013-04-16 22:09
Hi,
So I've had my Buffet for a little over a week, and love it, but... there seems to be a problem or two. And since I've got performances in the coming week but no lesson until after, I need advice.
First off, I'm squeaking on the 2nd upper register and the limited four notes, G, A, B, C, that I can play on the third register.
Second, when I play the middle ranged notes, A down to C I'm getting air as well as the notes, {Sort of like a buzzing.} The reed was good, and I'm doing the embouchure in the way I knew how to.
If I am missing any points, or not being clear enough, please don't hesitate to say so, but any help is appreciated.
MG
Buffet E-11
Buffet Moening Barrel, 65 mm, Backun Protege 65mm
Vadoren BD5 Mouthpiece
Vandoren M/O series gold Lig.
Gonzala's FOF Reeds 2.5
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2013-04-16 22:49
The first thing you should do is have a friend play it to see if they have the same problem.
Buffet's don't necessarily come "out of the box" correctly adjusted. It's very possible that there are tiny little issues that need to be sorted out. It could be that the rings are set for your fingers appropriately, or there's some other type of leak on the instrument.
Having the friend play it and experience the same issues would ratify that it's the instrument.
The second register squeaking sounds like you need to learn how to voice those notes on the new instrument. The second issue you describe sounds as if there may be sympathetic buzz created by a busted pad or loose spring.
There's another argument that says you shouldn't be playing an instrument you're only partially familiar with on a concert.
Good luck!
James
Gnothi Seauton
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2013-04-17 02:33
If there are issues like this NOT experienced on your present horn, the best bet is that there is a leak (or leaks plural). Try a suction test on both joints to see if you get a good seal ...... hold one end of top joint against heel of RH thumb, cover holes with LH, now put lips to open top end (sorta like a trumpet player's approach to a mouthpiece) then take short draws of air in and stopping the system with your tongue. You should be able to keep the air in the tube for 5 seconds (or indefinitely in really good examples much like if you did this with a coke bottle). If there is NO retention of air in the sealed tube, then you have a leak (or more than one).
At this point you need to take it to a tech or begin the process of learning how to do some minor adjustments of your own.
...................Paul Aviles
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Author: MrJozzerBeast
Date: 2013-04-17 18:50
I had/have a similar problem with my Buffet E11 France A clarinet. I found using a stronger reed helped the problem slightly.
I know this isn't greatly useful, but even everyone I asked didn't really know. I think my teacher recommended taking it for a look over by a repairer. It is usually to do with tightness somewhere on the upper joint (the screws I think).
Best of luck and if you find a solution please post results
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