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Re: Temperature And Tuning

Author: 82zman
Date: 2018-11-07 07:43

So I tried a few BD5s that were the standard European pitch version and not the 13 series. While they were a tad higher in pitch I was surprised that the differences between the two were far more than tuning. Sorry for my lack of a better description but the 13 series had more depth to the tone. It’s what attractied me to it in the first place. I found this to be missing in the two standard versions of the BD5 I tried. Also the standard version was much more free blowing. I preferred the additional back pressure of the 13 series.

As for the tuning this has improved with my 13 series. Mostly because originally I was checking it with my thermostat on the cool side (low 60s.) When I trialed the Mouthpieces in the store I had no issues. Weather has recently changed here and while I am experienced handling that with my sax I am needing more work in this area with the clarinet. I also find my pitch more stable now that I am settling into a better embouchure. It is only recently that I have been putting a serious effort into the clarinet.

82zman

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