Klarinet Archive - Posting 000421.txt from 1998/05

From: Lee Hickling <hickling@-----.Net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Sax
Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 14:07:14 -0400

Richard,

There is no single best make of horn, or best mouthpiece, or brand of
reeds, or best ligature. The most important component of a musical
instrument is the human being attached to it. If your Vito is better, for
you, than a Selmer or a Yani, then that's what you should play. For me, a
Keilworth is the only horn to have. I'm not running down the others, all
excellent instruments, but the Keilworth is the one that lights my fire.

I just switched alto mouthpieces to a Selmer Goldentone, which is an
inexpensive mouthpiece that the music store operator said was student
grade. He had me try some big name mouthpieces, and none of them gave me
the bright yet full sound and the solidity of intonation that the cheapie
did. I've always played clarinet, baritone and tenor, in that order of
preference, but now I'm really enjoying playing alto for the first time in
my life.

So listen to what the experienced players on the list say, and give
different setups a try, but remember you're the final arbiter of what works
for you.

Lee Hickling <hickling@-----.net>

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