Author: faltpihl ★2017
Date: 2014-11-21 22:14
Update!
The hissing is most certainly coming from pads .
The following were the notes where I noticed the hissing:
Low B (when using the key between the two holes)
Low C
Low C# (not so much, if I dont push the key really hard the hiss is very loud)
D# RH trill (not too much)
E left hand (absolutely worst hiss)
Bb throat
F# RH trill (not so much)
I am guessing that raising all of these pads would cure the issue (I am likely to be wrong here, I have no experience with repair or customization of clarinets).
I am not sure how this will affect the tuning though.. Any thoughts?
Now to the tuning issue:
I tried my old yamaha 450, my yamaha CSG and the libertas for tuning.
The tendencies are the same on all three when it comes to tuning.
I tried with my yamaha 4C mouthpiece, with similar tendencies.
The following results were obtained in todays tests with the Libertas:
G + G spot on (I start tuning with the throat G as per your instructions).
Lowest register: (if no comment then it was more or less spot on)
low F -5 to -10 C
low G -5 C
left hand chal. register:
D -5 C
E -15 to -20 C
F -15 to -20 C
Clarion register:
B -10 C
C -20 C
I won't bother writing down exactly how the other two clarinets performed, if nobody think its interesting.
I am feeling kind of happy that the Libertas and the CSG are quite similar in tuning, with perhaps a slight advantage to the Libertas.
Since I have so large tuning anomalies I don't think I can use my own results as a true base to judge the tuning of the clarinets.
If there is a way to minimize the buzz from the pads on the Libertas, I feel most comfortable with it. The sound is also more pleasant in my ears, but I will keep on comparing them to be sure.
As to my tuning issues, which I would really love to solve:
The yamaha 4C is a more closed mouthpiece (from my understanding).
Is it any good to go mouthpiece hunting to try solving these tuning issues?
Or have I tried two mouthpieces of "the opposite extremes" in some sense, and if none of them are good, the only thing left to work on is my technique?`
Should I try any specific techniques to see if I can improve my tuning on the most flat notes? (The lefthand thumb F/C are really bad. Sometimes I see them as low as -30 C).
I am very thankful for all of your help, this community is starting to become one of my favorites fast!
Have a great weekend all.
Regards
Peter
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