Klarinet Archive - Posting 000625.txt from 1997/08

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re:
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 00:02:11 -0400

At 10:51 PM 8/13/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello,
> Some of you may consider me ignorant for what I am going to ask.
>I am looking for the opinion of many other proffesional (or non)
>Clarinetists, on the subject of the Ligature and the mouthpeice. I am
>only a Junior in High school, and I am currently the principal
>Clarinetist of the Tarpon Springs High School Wind Ensemble, And I am
>looking for any suggestions on how to achieve a better sound, one that is
>more clear and has the " Dark" quality. I would also like suggestions as
>to what mouthpeices and ligatures others have used to achieve a clear,
>"dark" clarinet sound. I currently play on a Buffet r-13,the mouthpiece
>is a Vandoren 5rvl, and I use a rovner ligature... I am not totally
>satisfied with the tone I get, and so In my quest to better my playing (
>especially the tonal aspects) I ask your suggestions and any help that
>you may give! Thanks for your time!
>Matt Cullen
>
>
Prepare to be flamed about your reference to "dark" sound -- it is a
hot-button issue on the list. But I think I know what you mean.

Try a more open mouthpiece, such as a Vandoren B-45. The 5RV is a little
wimpy for me, much like a Selmer HS*. I also play a Selmer C85 (115
opening). It blows more easily, but is a little brighter that a B-45.
Note: You will probably have to back off on reed strength a little when
you switch to a more open mouthpiece.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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Essexville, MI 48732 http://members.wbs.net/homepages/z/o/o/zoot14.html

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.