Klarinet Archive - Posting 000520.txt from 2000/10

From: GSmithClarinet@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Mouthpieces
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 11:12:49 -0400

In a message dated 10/10/2000 7:54:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
rgarrett@-----.edu writes:

<< Are you suggesting then that sustained volume and projection of tone are
not related to endurance in playing? >>

No

<<Are you suggesting that players who do use mouthpieces that are "open"
(1.19+ tip), and have asymetrical facings have endurance problems because
of the mouthpiece, their approach to playing or both? >>

No

<>

This is obvious but my point is that each of these individuals have a "point
of diminishing returns" after which they become encumbered by their
mouthpiece/reed combination in terms of effort exerted regarding blowing
resistance, response, articulation and quality of sound.

All the best,

Gregory Smith
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Clarinetist
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Mouthpiece Handcraftsman
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2737 Hurd Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201-1209 USA
1.847.866.8331
1.847.866.9551 fax
E mail Gregory@-----.com (new)
WWW.gregory-smith.com
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