Klarinet Archive - Posting 000378.txt from 2002/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Reed materials (was Gonzalez reeds; was Reed
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 18:56:23 -0500

At 03:52 PM 3/16/2002 -0600, Bishop L.D. Jackson III wrote:
>Someone mentioned about Oliveri reeds earlier, but how many of you yearn
>to standardize the reeds amongst your horns?
>
>For me, I pretty much want to play the same brand and strength of reed on
>eefer, Bb and bass.
>
>Do any of you desire the same?

In a perfect world, sure. But the only way I can think of to do that is to
find the right mouthpiece for each one that will match your instruments,
embouchure, and whatever brand and strength you have decided on, and
provide the desired tone. Write back in ten or fifteen years when you have
completed your quest. ;-) It really is not worth the effort, you
know. And next year, after some private lessons or extra practicing, you
may find you need a stiffer reed on, say, your Bb. Then what?

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
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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