Klarinet Archive - Posting 000260.txt from 1999/08

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Rubber v. Plastic
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:31:16 -0400

On Wed, 11 Aug 1999, Mark Weinstein wrote:
> Roger Garrett said:
>
> "A person will do best by playing for a mouthpiece maker and the maker can
> view and hear the person's approach - allowing for changes in the above
> measurements."
> ===================================================
> So the technician ignores the clarinetist's embouchure and setup; instead
> they listen to the clarinetist and based upon what they hear they attempt to
> "style" a particular mouthpiece to the desired sound ?
>
> Or is it all of the above ? (eg incl. the ARM-BOH-SURE and setup)

I'm trying to figure out the question here! Are we discussing refacing or
mouthpiece making?

A student comes in with a 5RV and says, "I don't like my mouthpiece." I
try the mouthpiece and don't like it either. I have the student play for
me and watch his embouchure, use of air, amount of mouthpiece taken in,
strength of reed, and make a recommendation. I also have mouthpieces on
hand for the student to try. In some cases, if a student likes a
particular one I have on hand, I can try to match it with the 5RV - often
it can be done simply.

Mouthpiece making? Talk to Clark! I'm not treading on those toes
anymore!
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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