Klarinet Archive - Posting 000294.txt from 1997/12

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: e flat clarinets
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 1997 13:15:03 -0500

on 12/3/97 11:05 AM, SCHEER@-----.ca wrote:

>My e flat is somewhat stuffy. It is a buffett..quite old..Could
>it be me..the ligature..the mouth piece..the reed..the
>instrument..or me?

yes (!!)

Try to get yourself a good mouthpiece, and probably something other than
a stock ligature. Also make sure the instrument is in good playing
condition.

Oh yeah - you'll want to practice it too!

David

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/