Klarinet Archive - Posting 000712.txt from 1996/02

From: Danielle DeLeuil <Autumn4624@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: German reeds
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 01:39:06 -0500

In a message dated 96-02-24 01:33:39 EST, you write:

>My teacher has suggested that I use VanDoren "White Master" reeds for my Eb
>clarinet. These reeds, as I suspect most of you know, are for German-system
>Bb
>clarinets. They appear to fit perfectly on my B44 VanDoren Eb Mouthpiece,
>although I need to cut the ends (not the narrow tip, but the blunt end) so
>that
>it doesn't hit the barrel.
>
>Can anyone see a distinct advantage in this? Any disadvantages?
>
>

The Eb player in my band does this too, but I guess it seems to work well if
many people suggest it. My teacher also recommends this approach... You
might as well try it and see how it works and experiment with it a little.
Good Luck!
Danielle