Klarinet Archive - Posting 000368.txt from 2002/11

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] The dynamics of mouthpieces
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 19:41:39 -0500

At 08:06 AM 11/6/2002 -0500, Tom Wood wrote:
> >Bill Hausmann wrote;
>
>(clipped)
>
>
>openings like the 5JB or some of the common facings on sax mouthpieces
>(#7
> >and above) but I do tend to use slightly larger openings and softer reeds
> >for all jazz work. If you match them up right, the feel is not that much
> >different, and ability to hit high notes does not suffer.
>
>Bill, do you mean something like maybe a Meyer rubber #6??

I recently switched from a Selmer Soloist-style C* to a Meyer rubber 5M for
concert work and to play 2nd alto in one big band I play in because it
makes a good blend with the lead player. The Meyer 7 is considered a jazz
piece, so the 6 would be sort of in-between. I use a Hemke 3 or Vandoren 2
1/2 on that one, but a Hemke 2 1/2 on my metal Link 5*.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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