Klarinet Archive - Posting 000526.txt from 2000/12

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Mouthpiece swabbing (was Smelly reeds)
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 14:06:09 -0500

At 01:50 PM 12/10/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>I know what a mouthpiece mouse IS, I just don't see how it is useful. And
>actually, it is SUPPOSED to reside in the mouthpiece. I will sell one to
>someone if they really want one (I work in the retail music business), but
>I do not recommend them, although I do use Padsavers.

I personally agree with Bill - the mouse may help in keeping moisture away
in some fasion, but there is such a great danger of scratching the interior
of the mouthpiece that the benefits are far outweighed by the detriments.

Sincerely,
Roger Garrett

Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director, Symphonic Winds
Advisor, IWU Recording Services
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Music
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
Phone: (309) 556-3268
Fax: (309) 556-3121

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