Klarinet Archive - Posting 000725.txt from 1999/11

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] A reed question
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 14:07:45 -0500

Ken,

It could be all the harder Marca reeds are out of balance, maybe even in the
same way. Because you're having this problem on all three mouthpieces, it is
probably safe to rule out the mpc as the problem. Another possibility could be a
coincidence time wise with your move to harder reeds. Maybe your instrument has
developed some problems. Check, very carefully, the way the Bb/register
mechanism is working. Also check the regulation between the thumb pad and the
pad under the A key. Problems in this area will make the second register fitful.

Ken Wolman wrote:

> I don't know if it's me or the reed, so I'll throw the question out.
>
> I decided to move up to a harder reed for my bass. This is a Marca 3.5; I
> have not yet gone beyond a 3. Playing with this thing is murder. I've
> tried it on the mouthpiece for which it was intended--a Pomarico No. 1
> facing--but also on a Yamaha 3C and Selmer D. The results are uniform
> irrespective of the mouthpiece: it's squeally and extremely hard to play in
> the clarion register.
>
> Now, could it be that the reed itself is defective, or is this a case of me
> needing to toughen up my embouchure a bit to adjust to the new reed
> strength?
>
> Also, one manufacturer's 3.5 could be someone else's 4, I gather. Are Marca
> reeds known to be harder?
>
> Ken
> ----------------------------
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