Klarinet Archive - Posting 000642.txt from 1995/12

From: schnobrich <schnob@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Eb and Bb
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 1995 12:44:16 -0500

On Sun, 24 Dec 1995, Bill Parker wrote:

> 0Let me ask a sort of dumb question. Does it follow that if I get good
> results (i.e. happy with tone, ease of playing etc) on a particulat
> mouthpeice on my Bb, I can necessarily duplicate that on an Eb. i.e. same
> mouthpiece.
>
> Bill

Not a dumb question...a good question! I believe that a performers
"concept" of a good sound will eventually take that person to the proper
equipment. Years of good training and listening to various other
performers will help mold that concept. Personally, I play my Bb on a
Pyne mouthpiece that he custom made for me some 28 years ago. (I was his
student at the time. I also BABY it and treat it like gold!) My Eb
mouthpice is an old Kaspar. I love it, also. Are they close in dimensions?
It is likely, but if my Pyne ever ceased, I believe that the "concept"
that I have will lead me in a correct direction...and not a particular
brand name.

Norm Schnobrich

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