Klarinet Archive - Posting 000359.txt from 2002/12

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: AW: [kl] Reed strength
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 15:55:35 -0500

At 03:18 PM 12/14/2002 +0100, P. Wagner wrote:
> > Bill Hausmann wrote:
> > In between
> > are such mouthpieces as the Vandoren B45, with a relatively
> > large opening,
> > but a long lay, working out to a "medium" reed requirement (roughly a
> > Vandoren 2 1/2 or 3).
>
>I'm playing about 5 years, but using a Vandoren 2 1/2 with a B45 it's
>impossible for me.
>Only a used 1 Vandoren is agreeable.
>Or a new 1 Vandoren with a Yamaha 4C MP.
>
>I think I've got the 'wrong' lips?!
>Should I change the kind of instrument? :-(

Everyone's embouchure is different, of course, but those reeds are quite
soft for a B45 generally. In fact, in our store we do not even CARRY
Vandorens softer than 2. You might want to check with a private instructor
for assistance on your embouchure. My information on reed requirements for
the B45 comes from Vandoren's own literature.

Bill Hausmann

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

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