Klarinet Archive - Posting 000821.txt from 1998/03

From: RCLARINET <RCLARINET@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Re: Vandoren Mouthpiece
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:44:09 -0500

In a message dated 3/13/98 8:24:04 AM, you wrote:

<<DEvans6896 wrote:
> Appreciated the info on the Vandoren M13 vs. B45 mouthpieces. Wonder how the
> Marcellus M13 Conmpares with the Vandoren M13. I have played a B45 for many
> years, and recently purchased a Marcellus M13. It seems very much closed in
> comparison and therefore a lot brighter.

Why would more closed be necessarily "brighter"? Wouldn't
the reed strength for the particular mouthpiece make
more difference (in general, a stiffer reed for a more
closed mouthpiece)?
A closer tip opening does not automatically preclude the use of harder reeds
and mean that the mouthpiece will be freer blowing. Curve length, interior
design, window size , rail thickness, curve proportions, and subtle shapes
within the mouthpiece curve itself also play significant roles in determining
resistance.
tom