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Re: Sharp ring notes on C clarinet

Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2014-10-14 18:50

You can adjust the pitch of individual notes by effectively decreasing the size and location of the next venting orifice by adding small bits of tape to the next tone hole, starting at the point of the arc closest to the mouthpiece end of the clarinet. My own instruments have a modicum of tape which has remained in place over the years. I learned this technique from Harold Wright -- subsequently I passed it on to Michael Rusinek. I don't care for pulling at the middle joint -- affects too many other notes that are not part of the problem.

Historically "Mystic Tape" was the medium of choice; don't know if it's still available. Clean the tone hole with alcohol before applying tape -- be sure to stay away from the bore --and of course the "fly."

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