Klarinet Archive - Posting 000437.txt from 1996/07

From: Marylou G Verano <savorygrrl@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Mouthpieces
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 09:55:05 -0400

On Tue, 23 Jul 1996 00:31:49 -0400 Jared Davis <CLBoy16@-----.COM> writes:
>Hello all! I was just curious to know what type of mouthpiece each of
>you
>use and what is the thing you like about it most. I, myself, play on
>a
>Morgan RM10 and the thing I like anout it is that the response is
>instant
>even when I'm playing extra soft. Also, since I've aquired the
>mouthpiece,
>I've improved the sound of my staccato articulation. I now play with
>the
>"popping" sound of staccato instead of the "slapping" sound you may
>hear a
>lot. Your responses will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
>

Dearest JARED...

I use a Vandoren mouthpiece. I like it because it opens my throat and
gave me a deeper tone.

To add a little tidbit, I also use a Bonade ligature, which gives my
sound more definition.
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