Klarinet Archive - Posting 000845.txt from 1998/04

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Need some advise
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 12:29:59 -0400

On Thu, 16 Apr 1998, Jason Hsien wrote:
> A 4.5 reed? Wow. I can't even make a noise on a 4.5 reed. My only advice
> would probably to start on a lower reed, maybe 3.5? You haven't played for,
> as you say, 4 years, and it might be better to work your way up again
> instead of jumping right in. I'm not saying you are incapable, but I am
> saying that the longer you don't practice, the more you forget, as in ideal
> embouchure position, proper keying, etc...

The 4.5 is a Mitchell Lurie - and they tend to play .5 or even 1 full unit
of measure lighter than reeds such as Oleiveri, Vandoren, Glotin, etc.
Based on the Woodwind mouthpiece described and the brand of reeds, I would
guess that the set up is ok for him.

Roger Garrett
IWU