Klarinet Archive - Posting 000566.txt from 1997/07

From: Martin Marks <mmarks@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Reeds Again
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 23:08:38 -0400

At 08:07 AM 7/18/97 -0700, you wrote:
>I have one more question about reeds, at least for now. I read that the
>Vandoren V-12s are thicker-cut for professional/jazz clarinetists.
>Should I be using those, or should I try plain Vandoren reeds? Would I
>be able to tell the difference at my tender beginning of study, or would
>it be casting pearls before swine? I just ordered a Vandoren B45
>mouthpiece; don't have it yet. Which type reed should be better for
>that? I don't have Arnold Schwarzenegger embouchure yet, but am
>practicing about 1 hour a day and will probably continue to do so.
>Thanks for all your help! You're a knowledgable group,
>Carol
>
>Vandoren V-12s work great on the B45 mouthpiece. Try using #3 strength.
They usually run softer than the regular Vandorens.
Marty Marks