Klarinet Archive - Posting 000349.txt from 2003/09

From: "DJ" <deej.wv@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] re:Tarnishing silver/marigaux
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2003 23:21:01 -0400

I spent my college days being told I sounded like a clarinetist playing
alto when I was in jazz band. So I took time to learn the differences in
the two embouchures, and think I have a 'sax' sound now. If I had to buy
a new sax right now, I'd have to go for a Yan or a Keilwerth, and have
sold/played both lines. The Yan is great, but I prefer the feel and
sound of a vintage instrument for what I do...haven't been able to
duplicate it yet with a horn built in the last thirty years, but I'm
trying.

Don

For the longest time I wanted to play sax. I love the expressiveness of

the instrument. I remember my trials trying to find one that didn't
hurt
my hands because of the stiffness of the keys and difficulties with
reach. I ended up with a Yanagisawa 991. Out of curiosity, what did
you
think of them? Or did you not try them. The reason I liked this model
so
much is that the table keys are very easy for my little finger to
depress
and the action on this sax is very light and responsive. The palm keys
are
right under my hand too. My only gripe is the low B is difficult for me
to
get to speak, but I think that is because I have too much "clarinet
mouth"
and don't spend enough time working with a sax. When I remember to
relax
as I play lower and lower, and keep enough mouthpiece in my mouth, I
seem
to be OK. The problem comes when I don't remember to think before
doing. It isn't automatic yet. I'm wondering if it ever will be!

Nancy

Nancy Buckman
Principal Clarinet / Orchestra AACC
eefer@-----.net

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