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Re: possible intonation issues?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-01-04 00:37

From what has been presented, I have to agree with "Jdbassplayer."

The issue of tuning is might be addressable on the global level regarding model only to a point. The individual horn you have is its own unique animal and should be treated as such.

You have though brought up an interesting point about barrel length. When Yamaha had to make a decision about which barrel length to supply with their CSG horns (about 10mm shorter than a typical Boehm), they had to go on the input of a certain pool of players. My experience with the Yamaha CSGs was that many players found the enclosed 56.2mm barrel played a bit too flat. I and others had to order the shortest 53.8mm barrel to get a more usable result from the horns.

Bottom line is that the barrel provided by the manufacturer may not be the right length for you and your circumstances (geographically dictated average temperatures; your embouchure, your reeds; style of play; etc)

Right now, for some reason beyond my ability to get to a cause, I require the use of 63mm barrels on my R13 (which came with a 66mm). I have been told that Frank Cohen is using a 62mm barrel on his R13s. There is no RIGHT length that covers all particular clarinets for all people.

Sitting down with a tuner is the best and only realistic way to figure out how you need to proceed.

That said, I see a lot of "student horns" that are set up to play high in anticipation of new, undisciplined embouchures.

.................Paul Aviles

Oh a P.S. As with mouthpieces INTONATION is paramount. If that's not good, there is no good sound..........period

Post Edited (2019-01-04 00:40)

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