Klarinet Archive - Posting 000275.txt from 1999/08

From: avrahm galper <agalper@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Re: WOODEN MOUTHPIECES
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 06:59:07 -0400

avrahm galper wrote:
>
> WOODEN MOUTHPIECES
>
> Alexandre Selmer is believed to have said that a crystal mouthpiece is
> closest to a wooden mouthpiece in tonal quality.
>
> Believe it or not, I had never played a wooden mouthpiece before. But a
> month ago Cindy Field visited us.
> She had a wooden mouthpiece that was refaced by Christopher Hill.
>
> I tried it and was astounded at what a different sound it
> emits! A warm singing sound and very flexible.
>
> Because I was so pleasantly surprised by this experience, I sent an old
> wooden mouthpiece that I have had for many years to Christopher to
> reface for me.
> It came back beautiful.
>
> Perhaps the common use of wood mouthpieces at the beginning of the 19th
> century may explain the descriptions of the tone that the early clarinet
> players had.
> A wooden mouthpiece does tend to warp. But it is interesting
> that this original material actually gives the best sound.
>
> --
> Avrahm Galper
> CLARINET TONE TECHNIQUE AND STACCATO
> CLARINET UPBEAT SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS
> http://www.sneezy.org/avrahm_galper/index.html

--
Avrahm Galper
CLARINET TONE TECHNIQUE AND STACCATO
CLARINET UPBEAT SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS
http://www.sneezy.org/avrahm_galper/index.html

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