Klarinet Archive - Posting 000420.txt from 1997/05

From: deerich@-----.net
Subj: Re: How do you pick a mthpc.
Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 09:34:46 -0400

Reedman2@-----.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 5/13/97 095305, Gary_VanCott wrote:
>
> >No. #2 reeds are pretty soft. Even those of us who play on soft reeds (and
> >I am one) usual play on at least #3.
>
> Yes but I am just starting again and am building up my chops. I have been
> playing again for about 7 months or so.
> >
> >You can order three mouthpieces at a time to try. I would recommend it.
>
> That was what I was planning but I don't even know where to start. Tip
> openings chamber deminsions, facings etc does not mean a thing to me and I
> need to understand that so I can at least know where to begin to look. Is
> there a starting point to begin at?

If you have access to a good instrument store with a knowledgeable
proprietor, ask his assistance. Unless you need something for special
purposes, a mouthpiece with a "medium lay" and "medium tip opening" is
good for all around playing. It has been a long time since I read up on
mouthpieces so I can really give you numbers. I'll have to do some
research myself the next time I'm in the market for a mouthpiece.