Klarinet Archive - Posting 000482.txt from 1995/04

From: David Gilman <dagilman@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: "Jazz" Technique
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 12:23:44 -0400

Scott,
I haven't yet heard this soundtrack, but I have heard this same
tendency among many jazz players, especially Dixieland players. Some of
them are fantastic overall musicians who can play any kind of music well.
There are, however, some out there who just don't project much volume or
tone in the chalumeau and throat registers, even though they are very strong
above there. I would guess that their setups are designed to aid the higher
partials so much that the lower ones simply get buried. [High baffled
mouthpieces? Different embouchure?] Has anyone else noticed this also? If
so, does anyone know why this occurs?

David Gilman