Klarinet Archive - Posting 000787.txt from 1999/09

From: "Dr. Laroy Borchert" <lborcher@-----.Edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Beginner Dillemma's
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 05:20:53 -0400

Regarding Jason's information about mouthpiece facings, the tip opening
is, at least, as important as the length of facing. The longer the facing,
the more reed that is off the curve of the mouthpiece, and the more
difficult it is to control the reed vibrations with the air/embouchure
combination. Likewise, the wider the tip opening, the softer the reed
needed, or stated another way, a closer tip opening would require a harder
reed for optimal vibration. (If you put a soft reed on a close facing,
there would be more tendency for the reed to close off when sufficient
embouchure control and air is used, especially to produce a forte dynamic.)
There are others on the list that could give more detailed analysis of
this or it may be in the archives. With the number of variables in
mouthpiece construction, talking about just one variable is insufficient
(Gestalt psychology again.)
----- Original Message -----
From: Shouryu Nohe <jnohe@-----.Edu>
Subject: [kl] Beginner Dillemma's
> 2 - Mouthpiece facing and curve.
> Mouthpieces with a long facing will require either a harder reed
> in general, or a thicker one (such as a V12), or both. Shorter
> facings, or medium facings with a more open tip are better suited
> with something softer. Generally speaking, your typical beginner
> mpc (excluding the exceptional Fobes and Ridenour models) work
> well with a 2.5 to a 3.5 (standard blank) or a 4 (thick blank).
>

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