Klarinet Archive - Posting 000530.txt from 1996/05

From: Virginia Lyons <lyonsva@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Vandoren Mouthpieces...
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 23:51:15 -0400

I used the 5RV for 17 years, in there I accidentally bought a 5RV lyre
and used it for a while, when I didn't realize it was a different
mouthpiece. I personally prefered the 5RV, but I believe the 5RV lyre was
a little easier to blow - so maybe you wouldn't have to work as hard to
get a clear sound in the pp range.

I say "used", because I've just switched to the M13, and just love it. I
like a closed mouthpiece, and this one is a little more closed than the
5RV. The tuning is very good.

You may also want to try the 5RV13, Vandoren is making a "13" version of
just about all their mouthpieces now, and they are better suited to R-13
American tuning (not quite as sharp I believe).

P.S. I've tried a variety of ligatures, but invariably stuck with my
Vandoren reverse ligature.

Just try a variety of mouthpieces and ligature, and pick what *you* like
the best!

Ginny Lyons

On Thu, 16 May 1996, Nathan Richard Bamberger wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I'm trialing a Vandoren 5RV mouthpiece right now and I like it a lot.
> The only complaint I have is that it's hard to get a clear tone when
> playing very softly. I've tried using a metal ligature...it helped a
> little. I found that my old Mitchell Lurie mouthpiece could get a
> clearer tone when soft, but got out of control when playing loud.
>
> My question is: What is the difference between the 5RV and the 5RV Lyre
> model? Will the Lyre model likely help my soft tone clarity?
> Also...does anyone know anything about the Vandoren M13?
>
> I know you all are thinking, "it's your face, not the mouthpiece" or
> "it's not the mouthpiece, it's how you play it." But I'd appreciate it
> if anyone that has successfully tried these mouthpieces could give me
> some advice. Please mail directly to gonzo@-----.edu because I
> don't subscribe to the list.
>
> Thanks,
> Nate
>