Klarinet Archive - Posting 000752.txt from 2000/05

From: Daniel Leeson <leeson0@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Basset Horn
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 21:09:48 -0400

David, you have made an assumption that is not entirely clear to those
of us who have played basset horn. What kind of an instrument did you
play?

If, for example, you played a narrow bore basset horn, the question of
using an alto clarinet reed has no meaning since the narrow bored
instruments use a soprano clarinet mouthpiece. So you must be speaking
of a LeBlanc or Buffet with wide bore. Right?

Unlike soprano clarinets where this kind of distinction is not
necessary, when it comes to basset horns you have to be very explicit.

I am so happy you enjoyed yourself and presume that you played 2nd b.h.
for the Requiem. Am I correct?

David Renaud wrote:
>
> Had the opportunity to play the Mozart Requiem on Basset Horn
> for the first time. A last minute emergency sub siduation.
> Never played one before, but I play lots of other doubles and
> was given a good instrument to work with(a few hours before).
>
> What a blast, really enjoyed it.............Question?
>
> I was told to use an Alto sax reed. Used Van# 3
> on a Van B44 mouthpiece. Took some adjustments
> to get one to respond well but we made it work out.
> Does this sound right to those on the list that know
> better? Do they make a "basset horn" reed?
>
> Cheers
> Dave Renaud
> Canada
>
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