Klarinet Archive - Posting 000758.txt from 1999/10

From: "Tim Roberts" <timr@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Eb Clarinet technique
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 14:41:30 -0400

On Sun, 24 Oct 1999 13:11:59 -0700, Kevin Fay (LCA) wrote:
>-- I find that reeds, on the other hand, tend to be *less* critical on the
>Eb. For orchestral use (where you'll want to crank up some volume, for
>Mahler etc.), I use Bb reeds with the butt cut down to fit on the shorter
>mouthpiece. For wind ensemble work, where you spend a great deal of time
>trying to "blend" with (ugh!) flutes, I use plain-vanilla Vandoren Ebs.

For what it's worth, I tried a Legere #3 reed on my old Bundy Eb, and was
simply astounded at the difference it made for me. It brought the altissimo in
tune, made the altissimo almost pleasant to listen to (at least up to G), and
played with less effort than the Vandoren 3.5s I had been using.

I was already impressed with the Legere's on my Bb, but this was a revelation.

--
- Tim Roberts, timr@-----.com
Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.
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