Klarinet Archive - Posting 000439.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 00:05:01 -0700 Everett Austin <austine@-----.EDU>
writes:
>hello Jared,
>I am curious what reed you use with your RM-10 mouthpiece. I played
>one
>of these for awhile with Glotin 3 1/2 reeds, but have been happier
>with
>the RM-15, which always work easily with V-12 #3's and are very
>tolerant
>of other #3 reeds. The good things about the Morgan mouthpieces for
>me
>are good tone, intonation and response with not very much effort
>(easier
>to play for long periods), reed friendliness and secure strong clarion
>and upper registers (no thinning of the altissimo notes like in so
>many
>other mouthpieces). The shape of the beak also makes doubling from
>saxophone easier.
>I also like Charles Bay MM and Vandoren 5RV with Glotin Gaia #3 reeds
>and Greg Smith 1+ with V-12 3 1/2 reeds.
> I wonder of those who play Vandoren B45, how they have arrived at a
>good result with these mouthpieces without having them refaced?
>
>Everett Austin
>Fairfax, California
>
Dearest EVERETT...

I play on a Vandoren B45 and it works well for me. Our band director
gave everyone in the marching Wind Ensemble a B45 because it deepens the
sound and opens the throat. I found that my tone was richer right away.

I know that there are more mouthpieces than a B45 out there, and I am
only in high school... I would appreciate any suggestions from anyone on
anything that has to do with the clarinet!!

Sincerely,

Marylou Verano
savorygrrl@-----.com