Klarinet Archive - Posting 000329.txt from 2001/10

From: "Robert Moody" <LetsReason@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Eb Reeds for Eb mouthpieces
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 22:13:19 -0400

<< 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.>>

I agree with your opinions. Hehehe

Interesting how I can do that an retain the credibility of my original. ;-)

Interesting that you support my first opinion in what you said later!

<<Most of the other eefer players I know like the
Vandoren #31/2 eefer reeds better, but I tend to use harder reeds than most,
for various reasons which I don't need to go into here.>>

But apparently those reasons are not necessarily the facing, as you did
mention those characteristics before. I do agree that knowing the facing
can give a general reed strength that will work for most people. I also
agree that knowing how different brands compare can suggest variations on
that number. In the end though, it is those "various reasons" that tell us
what exact strength will actually play on when the concert comes.

Do you not agree? Does anyone not agree? DARE anyone not agree? I am
Tony/Roger...I dare you to not agree! Bwahahaaaaaaaaaa. If you do, I will
insult you and make insinuations about you. I will also send a few a of my
viola and alto clarinet friends to visit you. ;-)

Robert

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