Klarinet Archive - Posting 000735.txt from 2000/10

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] embouchures, mouthpieces, reeds
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 07:05:22 -0400

At 02:04 AM 10/13/2000 -0400, you wrote:
>I don't think this has been mentioned in the discussion of one of the
reasons that different mouthpieces, >etc. work best for different people.
>Think about the variety that exists on the 'human' portion of the
mouthpiece connection:
>symmetrical and not, variation of size and shape of teeth, lips, oral
cavity.
>Differences in muscle strength. Add this to differing concepts (or lack).
>
>annhall

Ann,

I am reasonably sure these physical attributes can affect selection of
mouthpiece - although I would think it would be more with regard to the
exterior shape (length of beak, width of beak, etc.) than to interior
dimensions and shape. Muscle strength would have a noticeable effect upon
the selection - primarily with regard to tip opening.

Differing concepts..........do you mean concepts of sound? If so, that
would absolutely affect choice!

Best wishes,
Roger Garrett

Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director, Symphonic Winds
Advisor, IWU Recording Services
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Music
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
(309) 556-3268

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