Klarinet Archive - Posting 000341.txt from 2001/10

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Eb Reeds for Eb mouthpieces
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 01:38:13 -0400

At 10:27 AM 10/11/01 -0400, you wrote:
>Still...my opinion is as I stated from the beginning, with all due respect
>for eefer players and everyone else more knowledgeable than me: "Your
>facing ONLY gives a GENERAL idea of what reed strengths will work best for
>you."

This is probably why it is important to know the facing before the question
can be answered well for the person who asked............

If a person says, my reeds are too hard on this particular mouthpiece, what
should I do? My first thought is.....what kind of mouthpiece is it, what
is the tip opening, and what is the length of the curve? Then I am in a
better position to suggest something than to simply tell them to try
different strength reeds and brands........even types (Bb vs. Eb).

Some doctors won't prescribe medication - even if they suspect something -
they often will wait until they know before prescribing. Others
don't..........

Does this help explain the other viewpoint?

Best wishes,
Roger Garrett

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