Klarinet Archive - Posting 000619.txt from 1997/08

From: "David S. Naden" <dnaden@-----.net>
Subj: Re: 1 1/2 reeds for beginners?
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 00:01:49 -0400

Charles--

Match the reed to the mouthpiece tip opening. That is more important
than how hard or soft to emborchure strength. The more open the
mouthpiece tip, the softer the reed, the closer the tip, the harder the
reed.

David S. Naden

Charles wrote:

> What are you thoughts on starting kids on 1 1/2 reeds?
> (as opposed to hard(er) reeds)