Klarinet Archive - Posting 000794.txt from 1998/03

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: 2 Mouthpiece?
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:43:42 -0500

This is a very good question. You know, I knew a person at University of
Michigan when I was an undergraduate who played on different mouthpieces
for everything....and he sounded really good. However, he was the
exceptionl. Most people perform with the same mouthpiece and reed setup
on both the A and Bb clarinets. Some people (the really lucky ones!!!)
get to play on both the same mouthpiece and barrel setup.

The problem with the switch is that the A clarinet has a smaller bore,
thus, reeds on the Bb feel harder on the A. After awhile, you may feel
better with the switch and learn to adjust....but it takes constant
practice on both instruments.

Roger Garrett
IWU

On Thu, 12 Mar 1998, Jay630 wrote:

> I was just wondering if anyone plays with separate mouthpieces on Bb and A or
> do most people use the same mouthpiece (or mouthpiece and barrel) on both
> clarinet.
>