Klarinet Archive - Posting 000742.txt from 1997/12

From: "J. Shouryu Nohe" <jnohe@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: patches
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 01:14:26 -0500

> I use the Vandoren mouthpiece patch. It secures my teeth, doesn't break, and
> it's not too thick so that it changes tone. It's another option to consider.

Um...Do mouthpiece patches really alter tone? I never noticed a
difference after attaching mine...then again, I don't even know what I'm
doing 'right' half the time...But seriously, can patches affect your
sound negatively? Are there any particular brand I should steer clear of?

Shouryu