Klarinet Archive - Posting 000358.txt from 2001/10

From: "roxy" <roxy@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Eb Don Byron italy
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 01:46:57 -0400

For all: Don Byron will play in Firenze the 13 - 10 ...if is
important...!!
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From: "Bill Hausmann" <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] Re: Eb Reeds for Eb mouthpieces

> 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
> 451 Old Orchard Drive
> Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265
>
> If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!
>
>
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