Klarinet Archive - Posting 000355.txt from 2001/10

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Eb Reeds for Eb mouthpieces
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 01:46:54 -0400

At 12:38 AM 10/12/2001 -0500, Roger Garrett wrote:
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..........

Isn't this question basically the same as the old joke:

Patient: "Doctor, it hurts when I do that."
Doctor: "Don't do that."

If the reeds you have are too hard for your mouthpiece, the logical first
step is to try softer reeds. Just because you play XYZ brand 6 1/2's on
your Bb does not mean that you will use the same thing on Eb or bass or
whatever, even if they are the same brand horn with the "same" mouthpiece
and facing (B-45, C*, or whatever). Too many variables are involved,
although it certainly suggests a good starting point for your
search. BEYOND that, you may find useful information about general
tendencies of some mouthpieces to work with certain reed brands, but, with
the exception of custom mouthpieces, I suspect that piece-to-piece
variability might prove to be a more significant factor.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
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Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

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