Klarinet Archive - Posting 000309.txt from 1996/04

From: Jacqueline G Eastwood <eastwooj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Eb clar. reeds
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 11:48:39 -0400

Hi, Scott,

My best luck with Eb reeds has been with V-12 3-1/2s. I wouldn't go with
anything too hard because you're not going to want to spend time breaking
them in. You should be able to find at least 1 or 2 in a box that are
comfortable and yet hard enough to not sound like a tin whistle! Good
luck!

Jacqueline Eastwood
University of Arizona/Arizona Opera Orchestra
eastwooj@-----.edu

On Thu, 11 Apr 1996, Scott D.
Morrow wrote:

> Quick question:
> I've just borrowed an Eb clarinet to play in a show, and I have to
> buy some reeds today. The last time I played an Eb was about 15 years ago,
> so I'm not really sure what strength reeds to go with. The part stays
> mostly in the upper registers, with a lot of it very high (as to be
> expected!). I have pretty good breath control/support, but I don't want to
> have to work too hard to get a sound out!
> What are your recommendations? (I'd like to take care of this today
> - 4/11)
>
> Thanks!
> -Scott
>
> Scott D. Morrow
> Department of Biochemistry
> School of Hygiene and Public Health
> Johns Hopkins University
> (410)-955-3631
>
> SDM@-----.edu
>