Klarinet Archive - Posting 000376.txt from 2001/10
From: rgarrett@-----.edu Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Eb Reeds for Eb mouthpieces Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 07:22:53 -0400
At 07:08 PM 10/11/2001 -0400, you wrote:
>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,
I am interested in the brand, facing, and length because, from
experimenting with many of them over the years, I can better answer a
question regarding brand and strength of reeds. There are far fewer Eb
mouthpieces being used by the general public than there are Bb mouthpieces,
and being able to zero in on a specific reed for someone who asks the
question is always preferable, in my opinion anyway, to trial and
error. Although.....there is a lot to be said for learning and retaining
when it comes to trial and error!
Best,
Roger Garrett
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