Klarinet Archive - Posting 000891.txt from 1999/12

From: Karel Vahala <vahalakv@-----.au>
Subj: Re: [kl] The first FAQ - mouthpieces
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 22:29:27 -0500

FAQ is wonderful concept. As a beginner I hope to learn much, and eventually
try to contribute a little. Where will it be located?

Karel.
Daniel Leeson wrote:

> I am waiting until everyone gets back from vacation to begin
> soliciting input on what I hope will be the first FAQ, namely one
> on mouthpieces. I chose this as the first one because I think the
> subejct is manageable and it will teach us all how to submit and
> gather data for such an item.
>
> I also suggest it because it is a subject about which I know almost
> nothing. Therefore, I can make no intelligent contribution but act
> only as a synthesizer of the ideas of others.
>
> That does not mean that I do not have ideas on content and organization.
> On the contrary, I am going to suggest what everyone who wants to
> contribute should say.
>
> First I think we need a broad statement on the importance of the
> mouthpiece to clarinet playing. I have heard others say that it does
> not matter what kind of an interstrument you have as long as the
> mouthpiece is the best one you can get for yourself. And I think that
> this idea needs to be up front, clearly stated, and precisely
> articulated.
>
> Next I want a second on mouthpiece measurements. What are they and
> what do they do for the end product. And if I were going to buy a
> mouthpiece what do I need to confirm these important measurement?
>
> Next I want to speak to media: composite, hard rubber, glass, wood,
> etc. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each. Maybe some
> don't matter; i.e., who uses wooden mouthpieces and where could one
> buy one?
>
> Next I want a fairly comprehensive list of mouthpiece makers along
> with address/urls/email addresses/contact locations, etc.
>
> Next I want some material on the care of mouthpieces.
>
> Next I want to speak to E-flat, C, and bass clarinet mouthipieces.
>
> Finally I want to be able to say something about mouthpieces that
> come with the clarinet when it is bought.
>
> This should not be a recommendation of which mouthipieces (by brand
> name) should or should not be bought. Rather, what is out there,
> what the general wisdom is, etc.
>
> I don't think I want to talk about mouthpieces which are no longer
> being made. This is a FAQ for someone who comes on the list and
> says, "I need some advice about a mouthpiece," the very kinds of
> questions that are asked again and again on this list.
>
> It the response is not rich enough, I am not going to conclude on this
> topic. And if that is the case, then maybe there is insufficient
> interest in having a collection of FAQs dealing with these topics.
>
> --
> Dan Leeson
> leeson0@-----.net
>
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