Klarinet Archive - Posting 000101.txt from 1999/12

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Re:Blackmaster reeds
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 23:31:23 -0500

In a message dated 12/3/99 12:59:35 PM Central Standard Time,
dikarius@-----.edu writes:

<< Of course, part of that was I was convinced the reeds should be too
hard! >>

I am going to comment on this. If a reed FEELS too hard, it probably is.
There is no virtue in using a reed that is too resistent. It tires the
embouchure, encourages biting, and creates a choked, rough sound. (Neither,
should a reed feel too soft, either.)

Remember, required reed strength is dependent on the mouthpiece facing. Not
how much pain you are willing to endure. If your lip hurts after 30 minutes,
you are doing something wrong.

Walter Grabner - gets off his soapbox
ClarinetXpress
Mouthpieces & More!!!!
http://www.clarinetxpress.com

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