Klarinet Archive - Posting 000697.txt from 1998/06

From: James Rosen <mgervick@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] Tone and ear, then a ? re: mouthpieces
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 12:55:30 -0400

Stemming from the recent discussion on ability to teach has been a
conversation regarding teaching tone. The group seems to be leaning towards
"tone isn't taught, but discovered by the player's ear." (Granted,
embochure, which can be taught to some respect, has a great impact on tone,
but . . .). My question is: has anyone else ever noticed that you sound
differently playing than you do listening? Just like in talking, the sound
seems changed. I always have thought my tone much more even and less
buzzy/annoying than it sounds to me. Some of this change may be due to a
bad recording, but still . . . I'd like to know how I can be an accurate
judge of my own tone. When playing, my tone sounds pretty good to me; and
while I can certainly tell a difference between, say, David Schiffrin and
myself, the difference is not nearly nearly as much as when I compare our
recordings.

Mouthpiece question:
I want to try out some mouthpieces from the WW catalogue. However, I want
to be able to try more than one of the same model. How do I go about
figuring out the best model, and then the best one of that model (with the
fewest orders - least money spent). I don't have enough money to order them
all full price, but with the 10% down payment plan, I should be fine. (Even
on things like the Pyne, going for $175 - ouch).

Thoughts on either would probably be appreciated by all (certainly by me).
-James

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