Klarinet Archive - Posting 000861.txt from 2002/07

From: "Mario Hunter" <bandmanmario@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sax/Clarinet Doublers? Reed Strength?
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 13:19:41 -0400

>Christine wrote:
On my alto I use a Selmer C* with
Vandoren 2 1/2 reeds.

> Myself, I need more flexibility on Alto but my high register with softer
reeds is thin and often "caves in" when I'm playing way upstairs. I'm using
Vandoren Java 3-1/2's on a Meyer #6 which solves the range problem but
produces a tight sound. Any suggestions? Java 3's wimp out after a day or
so. Thanks.
Mario

----- Original Message -----
From: "Christine Eldridge" <christineeld@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] Sax/Clarinet Doublers? Reed Strength?

> Hello. I've been doubling for 15 years now. I use Vandoren V-12 #4's on my
> clarinet with a Greg Smith # 1 mouthpiece. On my alto I use a Selmer C*
with
> Vandoren 2 1/2 reeds. I find I have more flexibility with the softer reed
on
> the saxophone, but it hasn't changed my clarinet reed strength. What I
have
> noticed is that my embouchure is different for the each instrument. I also
> use softer reeds on bass clarinet.
> Christine
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