Klarinet Archive - Posting 000066.txt from 1998/03

From: Matthew Hanson <mchanson@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Alto clarinet reeds
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 18:13:00 -0500

I, too, have found this to be a good, affordable set-up for alto.
Most alto reeds other than Vandorens are cut in an old style that don't
work really well. Vandoren alto clarinet reeds are more like alto sax
reeds (which work better if you're not using Vandorens). Alto sax reeds
are cut wider and usually produce a more solid, sonorous tone than the
weak and strugling sound alto clarinets can be known for. Alto sax reeds
simply make the instrument respond better and eliminate a lot of the
resistance without sacrificing tuning which is already horrid on most
altos. Selmer C* mouthpieces work well on most altos to help produce a
more BLENDING sound. I have found though, that the Leblanc pro horn with
curved neck can be flat with this mouthpiece. On these horns I try to
use a short mouthpiece like a Charles Bay.
Matthew Hanson
Gary_VanCott@-----.com wrote:
>
> I don't know know who this was directed at, but I use Vandoren reeds on my
> alto clarinet. There isn't much choice.
>
> I have found my new Buffet alto clarinet seems to work better with slightly
> harder reeds than I was using before. Same mouthpiece: Vandoren B44.
>
> Gary Van Cott
> Las Vegas, NV
>
> ftereshc@-----.edu on 03/02/98 06:36:36 AM
>
> Please respond to klarinet@-----.us
>
> To: klarinet@-----.us
> cc: (bcc: Gary VanCott/NHIN)
> Subject: Alto clarinet reeds
>
> Hi,
> BTW, what reeds do you use for your alto?
> Feodor