Klarinet Archive - Posting 001086.txt from 1999/05

From: "Carl Schexnayder" <carlsche@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] leahs question
Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 22:54:56 -0400

Leah,

Also make sure your reeds are balanced. One way to check for balance is to
turn the mouthpiece first to one side and then the other, (always keeping
your head straight). If one side is stuffier than the other, you would trim
the opposite side a little and try both sides again. You might also try
positioning the reed differently on the mouthpiece. Try several different
positions and see if any of them are better. The trick is to use very
minute adjustments. I don't know if I've explained this very well, but
maybe someone else on the list can clarify this for you.
Carl Schexnayder
> Leah you might want to try out the Hite Premier mouthpiece.
> Yes it is plastic but it is still a very good mouthpiece.
> It should be available from the woodwind and brasswind for about $20
> Another option might be the Fobes debut. I don't have personal experince
> with this one
> but many others have recommended.
>
> As for your squeaking. Two things come to mind.
>
> 1. Are there any scratches or chips on the reails or tip of your
mouthpiece.
>
> 2. Are you sure all your pads are fine. A leaking pad somewhere
(especially
> the upper joint) could easily cause this.
>
>
> >> Mike <<
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: leah woods <leah_u_s_a@-----.com>
> To: klarinet@-----.org>
> Date: Thursday, May 20, 1999 1:01 AM
> Subject: [kl]
>
>
> >Hi!, iv'e been playing the clarinet now for 8 and a half years and am
> >currently studying a bacheolr of music course at university. I own a
Buffet
> >E11 and im considering buying a new mouthpiece but i need the right angle
> to
> >suit my backbite. Im fairly broke as most uni students are so i can't
> afford
> >a real expensive one, also im not sure i like the idea of a crystle
> >mouthpiece. I need some suggestions on brands and prices?. I also wanted
to
> >ask wether anyone else has problems with their Buffet E11's squeking
quite
> >alot or perhaps its just me. Im at a stage where i don't even enjoy
picking
> >my clarinet up, so i don't get as much practise done as i should and i
> don't
> >know what to do about this because im considering teaching instrumental
> >music at schools once iv'e finished my degree but i mightn't make it yet
if
> >i can't figure out why and what to do about losing the love for playing
the
> >clarinet. Antway i hope someone can help me ?!
> > Leah Woods
> >
> >
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