Klarinet Archive - Posting 000681.txt from 2001/05

From: Josh <eliazor@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] E-flat mouthpieces and ligatures (and thanks for earlier help)
Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 21:04:41 -0400

Rhea, you need Eb clarinet reeds and try the mogan mouth peice.

Josh
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From: "Rhea Jacobs" <rhea-j@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] E-flat mouthpieces and ligatures (and thanks for earlier help)

> I haven't found anything about this problem I'm having either in the
> list mail I've got on my computer or in the archives, so I'd appreciate
> it if anyone has any help.
>
> I've recently acquired an E-flat soprano clarinet which came with a
> Selmer mouthpiece (I don't know which opening). I bought an inverted
> Bonade ligature like the one I use on my B-flat clarinet. When I tried
> it both on the Selmer mouthpiece and on the Vandoren B44 I was planning
> to use on the horn, it wasn't big enough to leave space for the reed (a
> perfectly normal Rico Royal). To my surprise, the standard ligature that
> was enclosed with the clarinet had the same problem. I could actually
> get a reed onto the mouthpiece, but the screws couldn't be tightened
> enough to prevent rattling!
>
> Since all the parts involved are standard-issue new or recent, I was
> pretty surprised at the problem Has anyone else encountered it? Does
> anyone have suggestions for a slightly larger inverted ligature? (My
> teacher prefers inverted metal ligatures, and I've found no reason yet
> to distrust her judgment. I won't see her for another week, though.
>
> ------------
>
> Meanwhile, thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement from
> everyone who replied both privately and on-list to my earlier call for
> help about my weak embouchure muscles. Many of you had very helpful
> suggestions, and by splitting my practice into multiple sessions, I've
> been able to get my total usable practice time up to an hour a day,
> which is enough to allow me to feel that I'm progressing. (My teacher
> agrees and has allowed me to start working on the Weber Concertino. When
> I can play it to my satisfaction, I'll be approaching the level at which
> I stopped playing.)
>
> I especially appreciated the word that I'm not alone among other older
> players having this problem. It's made it much easier to be patient and
> to keep working without overdoing it.
>
> This list is a wonderful resource, and I thank Mark for maintaining it.
>
> A good Memorial Day weekend to all U.S. listmembers, and Happy Weekend
> to everyone,
> Rhea Jacobs
> rhea-j@-----.net
>
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