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Re: A clarinet issues

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2019-10-14 12:50

Does the problem start suddenly at the C# i.e. D is still completely fine even when C# doesn't come out? Or is it gradual i.e. D is better than lower notes, but also affected somewhat?
Does it get worse the lower you go i.e. E/B is worse than F/C which is worse than F#/C#? Or are all three notes just as bad?

Since the problem affects the low notes too (F#, F, E) it's unlikely to be the register key opening or clogging.

A leak near most of the top area (throat notes, trills, etc.) usually affects the upper clarion most, so that is also not so likely.

Open pads swelling wouldn't cause notes to not come out, and the most I've ever seen a pad swelling is not enough except to make a note slightly more stuffy.

A closed pad swelling like was mentioned is possible. If only those three notes are affected it could be the F/C, but that pad usually doesn't get much water.
It could be the Ab/Eb pad. This would affect those notes plus the G/D to a less degree. It's possible that it's enough to make the G/D just a little worse but significantly affect F#/C#.

Is it consistent that it gets worse after some playing, or does it suddenly start? It could be some mechanical problem is caused by playing.
An example I remember is the top trill key was rubbing the second key, making it not close fully. This happened sometimes when that key was played or accidentally pressed when assembling. It's not that on your clarinet since it would cause a different problem, but maybe a similar thing.
For example a rod is not tightened and moves, causing a key to bind sometimes.
Though this wouldn't explain why it is back next time you play (assumed that is the case from your post).

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