Klarinet Archive - Posting 001006.txt from 2000/01

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Mouthpiece FAQ
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 07:53:47 -0500

In a message dated 1/29/00 5:16:05 PM Central Standard Time, to3456@-----.com
writes:

<< the Van Doren web site where they
have a nicely
organized diagram showing the lay and tip opening
for all their
mouthpieces and give a short description of what
each is good for. >>

Cynics Corner....

I have reviewed said charts, and they are interesting and form a departure
for some serious investigation.

Two comments:

1. Take tools and measure said mouthpieces. The nicely quantified "models"
vary all over the place, overlap, etc.

2. Everybody talks about facing. Now the facing IS important, it determines
how your reed will vibrate, However pitch, tone, response......are governed
by other factors. This over emphasis on facing is mis-leading.

Walter Grabner

http://www.clarinetxpress.com
Hand Crafted Clarinet Mouthpieces:
Bb/A, Eb, Bass
Clarinet Reed Making Kit
"Making Clarinet Reeds By Hand"

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