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Re: Great practice session

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2016-07-09 00:04

saxlite wrote:

> It is common knowledge that a clarinet ( like all woodwinds )
> will be flatter when first played than after say, ten minutes
> of playing. Try checking your pitch again after you have fully
> warmed up the instrument and then make your judgement.
> Jerry

This is, of course, true enough. But it can be an annoyance, and lots of players solve the problem by using equipment (e.g. the barrel) that will play in tune when cold and then pull the barrel out slightly to compensate for the rise in pitch once the instrument is fully warmed up. This kind of compromise is also needed if you're an orchestral player and need to switch between clarinets mid-rehearsal, concert or piece with no warmup time. Also if you're a pit doubler and need to pick up a clarinet that's been sitting while you play on another instrument.

Karl

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