Klarinet Archive - Posting 000413.txt from 1995/04

From: niethamer@-----.BITNET
Subj: Re: Gigliotti
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 1995 08:57:41 -0400

On Wed, 19 Apr 1995, Barbara E Longair wrote:

> > 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 musi
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> 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 switche
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> to a Pyne.
>
I play a P34 and have no such trouble. It did take some getting used to,
though, as it *feels* like it isn't projecting anywhere. I've had
students who use P (for personal, I understand) or P34 (longer
facing/window?) quite successfully.

David Niethamer