![]() ![]() ![]() Joints need to be tested separately while the clarinet is disassembled. The second way to test your clarinet pads is through a suction test. Also, a cork pad will last much longer than a skin pad. They project the sound better than skin pads by creating a tighter seal, and the harder material of the cork pads is better than skin pads at reflecting sound rather than absorbing it. Ideally all of the pads on the top joint (except middle ring pad) should be cork for a number of reasons. I recommend replacing the trill-key pads which collect the most water with cork pads because cork is less affected by water. If a pad looks old, tattered, bloated, or discolored it should be replaced because it is probably leaking. The first way to recognize if a pad needs to be replaced is through visual inspection. Not only will the clarinet be free of most excess noise, but it will feel much tighter. This is an easy $2 repair, and can be performed in about five minutes. When this barrier wears out or falls out (usually once per year) excess noise will occur when playing the aforementioned notes, as well as their upper register counterparts. The left hand levers for low E and low F# have a layer of skin on the pins which connect them to the right hand keys. The third cause of excess noise is by far the most common and frequently overlooked problem. Again, your instrument should be serviced immediately. Second, bent keys can contact other keys and produce noise. Obviously this should be immediately corrected. NoiseĬlicking keys can be a product of three things: First, a cork bumper has fallen off, allowing metal on metal or metal on wood contact. However, for those who are not at ease with taking the keys off the clarinet I offer a $50 cleaning, oiling, and polishing service. If you are comfortable taking your instrument apart, this repair can easily be done at home with cotton swabs and water. Buildup in the tone holes can alter the pitch dramatically, and dirty mechanisms can slow key response. Dust and sludge can build up in every nook and cranny on your instrument, greatly affecting its playability.
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