Klarinet Archive - Posting 000152.txt from 1999/06

From: Jack Kissinger <kissingerjn@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: [kl] Playing someone else's mouthpieces
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 10:02:20 -0400

William Fogle wrote:

> I've recently had a major change in the way I play clarinet: I'm now playing in a community orchestra. Playing (well?) with others is entirely new to me, and has changed how I view playing. I've been following some of the discussions here about "old" mouthpieces with special attention because I now have an "old" Bettoney mouthpiece that might be a Chedeville or Lelandais blank.
>
> Prior to playing in the orchestra, my playing experience was entirely with etudes and various pieces, and I focused almost exclusively on tone and evenness. Now intonation is of great concern. I am a true Democrat when it comes to mouthpieces and was really bummed when I realized one of my favorites, a stock Vandoren B45 dot, does not play in tune with my R-13. My Gregory Smith (1) mouthpiece lets me blend more much easily. I tried the Bettoney at rehearsal last night and was off pitch. Sometimes it is difficult for me to know---I should say to hear---if I am flat or sharp in comparison to the others.
>
> I would love to play in a chamber group. I figure this will take another 16 years of work in the orchestra (at which time my B45 dot will have become a "rare older French blank"). Oh well---this is what I get for having selected piano lessons!!!
>
> Bill Fogle
> Washington, DC
>
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