Klarinet Archive - Posting 000260.txt from 1996/01

From: Kim Ellis <ELLISKS@-----.EDU>
Subj: Olivieri Reeds
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 13:52:33 -0500

Steve wrote:

>>>>I have been told on numerous occasions that Oliveri reeds were great reeds.

>>So I decided to try a box. I usually use a V12 #4 reed. Anyways I seem to

>>get a lot of chirping with the Oliveri reeds. When I go back to the V12

>>the chirping stops. Any suggstions as to why this is happening?
Steve,
Your 'chirping' is likely caused by the reeds being too narrow for the mouth-
piece you are using. What kind of mouthpiece are you playing?

Kim Ellis