Klarinet Archive - Posting 000130.txt from 1999/06

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] New member with a question
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 16:58:32 -0400

At 03:19 PM 6/2/99 -0500, you wrote:
>I am a student of Richard Hawkins, and I believe that
>he is aware of the sound quality that will be produced when an "average"
>clarinetist plays on one of his mouthpieces.
[snip]
>Every mouthpiece he makes is
>within these shades of grey, toward both ends of the spectrum, so that
>the buyer would have to try several to find the sound quality he/she
>liked.
[snip]
>Mr. Hawkins can adjust his embochure and quality of sound to fit
>the style of many different players...I know, it's an interesting
>concept, but he really can. If you were to tell him how you hear one of
>his mouthpieces, he'd be able to adjust it to your specifications as
>well. By the way, the mouthpiece that a maker creates for the public
>isn't necessarily the same style of mouthpiece he/she plays on, as long
>as they have a concept of the varying needs that are out there. Sorry
>for the long winded response. Boja Kragulj Cary, IL

Pretty perceptive comments Boja........excellent.

It might surprise you to know that many teachers can adjust their
embouchure and quality of sound to fit the style of many different players.
Same with the mouthpiece adjustments. It's part of the gig!

Thanks for posting.
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director, Concert Band/Symphonic Winds/Titan Band
Advisor, Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University
Office: (309) 556-3268
Fax: (309) 556-3411

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