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Re: Help?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2023-01-16 23:20

Boehm's whole concept for the clarinet keying system he put forth was to make the mechanics a little easier while making the tuning a bit more within the realm of our embouchures and ears. The long B (not so much the C) is purposely sharp so that the low E and F are not so flat.

The Oehler system clarinets are still made for even tuning through the middle of the horn and they leave the low F and E flat. In their professional level clarinets they have a large vent on the bell (the size of the other large tone holes at the bottom) which is opened with a thumb trigger. Some of Yamaha's and Buffet's latest horns have a small low F vent (not so good) and Yamaha has done some custom bell vents for some folks.

Personally I think the Boehms should have had a bell vent all along.

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

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