Klarinet Archive - Posting 000720.txt from 2003/02

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Legere
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 11:35:20 -0500

A small cut sponge would work equally well, although I've never had any
problem using tissue. One must be careful to keep whatever material is
used thin enough in the end of the cap so that the tip of the
mouthpiece and reed don't make contact with it.

On Sunday, February 23, 2003, at 06:55 AM, Blumberg Artists Management
wrote:

> To: klarinet@-----.org
> From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.com>
> Subject: Re: [kl] Legere
>
> Another way to keep a cane reed wet is to stuff a small amount of
> toilet paper or facial tissue into the end of the mouthpiece cap. Wet
> the wad with a small amount of tap water. Your mouthpiece cap is now a
> humidor. Remember to remove the wet glob of tissue from the end of the
> cap at the end of each playing session and dry the cap's interior with
> your clarinet swab.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Why not cut a sponge to size and wet that? You won't have to worry
> about the
> tissue ripping.
>
> David Blumberg
> http://poprockjazzman.toptempo.com
>
Richard Bush
rbushidioglot@-----.com

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