Klarinet Archive - Posting 000350.txt from 1995/04

From: Barbara E Longair <longairb@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Gigliotti
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 22:24:50 -0400

>
> Help!
> I'm looking into purchasing a Gigliotti mouthpiece. My instructor
> suggested I try three different facings, see which one suits me best, and
> return the other two. I have a catalog from which to order one, but I
> don't know which facings would be the best to try. (P, P34, 2, 3, 4)
> Just looking for suggestions! Thanks.
>
I played on a P34 for about 4 months. It was really effective in chamber music
settings but was frustrating when one tried to put alot of air through it. I
can't see using it playing a Concerto with an orchestra. I have since switched
to a Pyne.