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Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2016-01-07 00:00
Hi everyone,
I have a strange issue that's cropped up over the last few weeks and is getting worse, which is a problem because I have a 3 day studio session starting friday.
My 1 and 1 fingering for b-flat and low e-flat is incredibly sharp on my A clarinet, far more than it used to be and it's getting worse. All pads seem to be sealing and I really can't understand what could be causing this.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be happening?
Thank you!
Founder and host of the Clarineat Podcast: http://www.clarineat.com
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Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2016-01-07 00:15
Do you mean the pads all seal when you play 1+1, or when you test the upper and lower joints for suction with all holes closed?
Karl
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Author: rmk54
Date: 2016-01-07 01:14
1+1 fingering for E-flat4 is unusably sharp on all clarinets. I seriously doubt that it ever was in tune on yours.
Interestingly, it seems to be OK on most bass clarinets.
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Author: johng ★2017
Date: 2016-01-07 01:15
Does turning the middle joint/bridge make any difference? Maybe the bridge key between joints has gotten out of alignment??
John Gibson, Founder of JB Linear Music, www.music4woodwinds.com
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2016-01-07 04:18
I agree with John, you must have some bridge mechanism issue (for the first ledger above staff Bb).
And no, the first line Eb does NOT work with the one-and-one fingering!
..............Paul Aviles
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Author: Cody K.
Date: 2016-01-07 09:34
I would check the bridge mechanism, like John stated.
Cody K.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2016-01-07 18:33
My experience has always been that if the Bb one and one is in tune but the Eb is always flat so this is strange, especially if it changed. Try leaving a little space between the two major joints and see if that helps without effecting anything else. PS. I never us the Eb 1/1 unless it's a very fast tremolo, never had a need in my long career.
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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