Klarinet Archive - Posting 000696.txt from 2001/11

From: Mark B <markbmtl@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] mouthpieces
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 03:43:13 -0500

Hi there,

I've found the Ridenour line is very good, it has high
quality mouthpieces with several sizes of openings. I
tried a few out and found two, one was actually the
student line he produces. I plan on buying the other
with a barrel that works better with it.

If it has a narrow opening be sure to use reeds
slightly harder than the ones you used previously, and
perhaps work on your breath control. Remember, too,
that the pressure from your embouchure should go on
the top of the mouthpieces so that you are not biting
and you don't have to necessarily "drop" your jaw.
Leave it but use less pressure.

Also, remember that you have a sound....once you have
developed it, the mouthpiece does not change so much
to the listener as it does to the performer. Whatever
feels best to you is really the best mouthpiece for
you. Try a bunch out and see what works, and be wary
of recommendations since everyone has their favorites
;-)

Yours,
Mark

--
Mark A. Bradley
McGill University
Montréal, Québec

--- Clarinet Chick <chatchickamy@-----.com> wrote:
> Hello, I've been playing clarinet for 6 years. This
> past year I've gotten a
> whole new instrument, re-arranged my embouchure, and
> gotten a new
> mouthpiece. Im playing on a Richard Hawkins
> mouthpiece, which is by far the
> best mouthpiece I've ever played on. but it has a
> narrow opening on the tip,
> and I think because of that it restricts my sound.
> I've tried dropping my
> jaw a lot, and it helps but it seems like I have to
> work a lot just to get
> the right tone. So I'm asking if anyone knows where
> i can find a good
> mouthpiece with a wider tip opening.. I've tried the
> Vandoren mouthpieces,
> but I don't like them much, has anyone heard of a
> J.D height mouthpiece or
> something? Im rambling on. Thanks for your time.
> =imee
>
>
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