Klarinet Archive - Posting 000977.txt from 1997/08

From: elspeth4@-----.com
Subj: Re: Reeds
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 22:43:01 -0400

Richard,

The teacher probably did not give reed instruction because no one
approach seems to work best for everyone. This is also why there are many
contradictory opinions. Some teachers do give instruction. I don't think
it's necessarily good or bad, just the way they teach. But some get too
comfortable in their own opinions sometimes.
Also, in response to your other posting, what are multiphonics?

Alexis

"You can swim all day in the Sea of Knowledge
and come out completely dry. Most people do."
--The Phantom Tollbooth

On Thu, 21 Aug 1997 23:25:07 -0700 Richard Lahrson <tripspud@-----.net>
writes:

>The private teacher plus switching from an old metal clarinet to plastic
one made a big difference.
> I don't recall the teacher giving any instruction on working on
reeds. There
>is still no tradition for working on single reed instruments like there
is for
>the double reeds. Could this be the reason there are so many different,
even
>contradictory views?