Klarinet Archive - Posting 000276.txt from 2001/10

From: Roger Shilcock <roger.shilcock@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Eb Reeds for Eb mouthpieces - Josh
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 04:17:18 -0400

I agree - after a lot of scepticism. I now do this. Trimmed B flat reeds
are thicker, which seems to be important.
Roger S.

In message <F63ftMy1PEr7WEft5t000001da4@-----.org writes:
>
> I have actually found that playing on Bb clarinet reeds on the Eb clarinet
> provides a better sound and more consistency across the board. You can
> either use your reed knife to gut out the reed at the bottom so it can fit
> on the mouthpiece, or slice it in half. I have tried Eb clarinet reeds on
> my Eb clarinet, but have not been satisfied nor convinced that they are
> superior to good, solid Bb clarinet reeds.
>
> Food for thought.
>
> Mark
>
> >From: "Robert Moody" <LetsReason@-----.com>
> >Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> >To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> >Subject: [kl] Eb Reeds for Eb mouthpieces - Josh
> >Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 21:46:06 -0400
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Josh" <eliazor@-----.net>
> >To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> >Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 7:14 PM
> >Subject: Re: [kl] This list
> >
> >
> > > I am looking for a reed that I can play on Eb clarinet. I play on a
> >morgin
> > > mouth piece. VD 3 1/2 seem to hard I think.
> > >
> > > Josh
> >
> >
> >Josh, you may want to consider trying Eb Clarinet reeds, if you haven't
> >yet.
> >I don't mean this in any derogatory way. Some people, because of the
> >rarity of playing the Eb for them, just use a regular Bb reed. If your
> >Morgan
> >mouthpiece is an Eb mouthpiece, try buying one or two reeds from a local
> >store of different strengths. Though it might cost a little more right
> >now,
> >at least you will have some idea of the difference in reed-strength you
> >require between Bb and Eb clarinets (more specifically, the specific
> >mouthpieces you are currently using). I do not play the Eb clarinet with
> >enough regularity to be able to tell you the tendency of comparing Vandoren
> >Eb reeds to Bb reeds. Sorry. Maybe someone here knows.
> >
> >Despite "opinions" to the contrary, your facing only gives a general idea
> >of what strength reeds may work best for you. Everyone is different and
> >so you may have a close-facing and play on a V12 4-strength reed while I
> >might play the same mouthpiece and need a 3.
> >
> >If you feel the Vandoren (regular, I assume) are too hard at 3.5, then try
> >a
> >3
> >or 2.5 strength. Ideally, spend the time and money to try the actual reeds
> >made for that size mouthpiece [i.e. Bb reeds for Bb mouthpieces and Eb
> >reeds for Eb mouthpieces]. It is a good investment over the long haul if
> >you think there is the possibility that you will play Eb-clarinet in the
> >future.
> >
> >Good Luck
> >
> >Robert
> >
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