Klarinet Archive - Posting 000861.txt from 1998/03

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Re: Vandoren Mouthpiece
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:44:49 -0500

On Fri, 13 Mar 1998, Bill Hausmann wrote:
> Doesn't a closer tip opening REQUIRE (or at least strongly suggest) a
> stiffer reed? And I would have though a more OPEN facing would be
> freer-blowing. Am I confused?

Generally you are correct, a stiffer reed is needed. But some mouthpieces
have work done on the inside chamber - the rails/baffle, and window
opening that make such a generalization untrue in some instances.

As to the last question.....I've ALWAYS thought you were confused!

o boy o boy o boy....you gave me such a good opening!!!!! Thanks!

Roger Garrett
IWU