Klarinet Archive - Posting 000364.txt from 2002/12

From: "P. Wagner (E-Mail)" <access@-----.ch>
Subj: AW: AW: [kl] Reed strength
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2002 00:34:18 -0500

> -----Ursprungliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Bill Hausmann [mailto:bhausmann1@-----.net]
> Gesendet: Samstag, 14. Dezember 2002 21:56
> An: klarinet@-----.org
> Betreff: Re: AW: [kl] Reed strength
>
>
> At 03:18 PM 12/14/2002 +0100, P. Wagner wrote:
> >
> >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
>

My private instructor which I've had hat an experience of 30 or 40 years in
playing clarinet.
He's playing Leblanc with a Leblanc 4 MP an Vandoren 1. ,-)

p

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