Klarinet Archive - Posting 001003.txt from 1997/02

From: Carl Anderson <canderso@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: C clarinet mouthpieces
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 1997 00:33:19 -0500

Jacqueline, I use my regular Bb mouthpiece, a Kaspar (Cicero) 13 on C, Bb
and of course, with excellent results. no pitch problems. Carl Anderson

On Thu, 27 Feb 1997, Jacqueline Eastwood wrote:

> I have become accustomed to using my Bb mouthpiece when playing my C
> clarinet -- it works pretty well, although I have to let the horn warm up
> considerably to get up to pitch.
>
> On a whim, I decided to try the stock mouthpiece that was included with
> the horn to see what difference it made. (I play on a Greg Smith 1, and
> this was a Noblet). I could barely get a sound of the **** thing! I
> think perhaps the reed was slightly too large for the opening of the
> mouthpiece -- but I have used Bb reeds on an Eb mouthpiece in a pinch and
> that seems to work.
>
> Those of you out there who play/own C's -- do you use a different
> mouthpiece? If so, do you have to hack down your reeds?
>
> I'm steeling myself for using this instrument in a professional performing
> situation where I may encounter some resistance, so I would like to be as
> ready and well-informed as possible! Thanks for your advice!
>
> Jacqueline Eastwood
> University of Arizona/Arizona Opera Orchestra
> eastwooj@-----.edu
>