Klarinet Archive - Posting 000315.txt from 2001/10

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Eb Reeds for Eb mouthpieces
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 01:16:59 -0400

Elise said:

<< Robert said, in response to a question from Josh about Eb clarinet reeds:

<< <<Despite "opinions" to the contrary, your facing only gives a general idea of what strength reeds may work best for you. >> >>

<<Robert I cannot agree with your "opinion" stated above. Since the Eb clarinet mouthpiece and reed are smaller than their Bb equivalents, the facing and tip opening makes even more impact than usual in trying to find compatibility with reeds.>>

Elise - you're right - people may have opinions, but there are facts - laws as it were - that govern the physical world.

To quote a NEW law of Physics, "All else being equal, the facing of the mouthpiece will have the major influence on the strength of reed necessary to produce acceptable pitch, tone, and attack on the eb clarinet."

There Sir Issac Newton,,,,ya MISSED that one!!!!!!

Walter (only slightly tongue-in cheek) Grabner
(who has played the eefer professionally, AND lived!)

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