Klarinet Archive - Posting 000178.txt from 2003/10
From: "Matthew Lloyd" <Matthew@-----.uk>
Subj: [kl] Macho Reed Selection, or Why I use a Number 37 Reed....
Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 21:02:38 -0400
I don't understand this pseudo-macho complex for hard reeds. It seems
(to me at least) as if players through the world almost boast of using a
number 37 reed, but then taking so much off it and adapting it that (a)
it's probably down to a number 2 and (b) the careful design of the reed
maker is lost. What is wrong with buying the strength you want to end up
with?
Ok - I jest to make a point....
I seem to recall starting on something along the 1.5 mark. Even now I
use a 2.5 or 3 Mitchell Lurie and don't feel hampered by it. Neither do
I mangle them - if I don't like 'em I ditch 'em.
Now I guess that any street cred I had is out of the window - although
those that know me and love me (?) might suggest that I didn't have any
to begin with. I'd certainly not challenge this...
But seriously, whilst my reed finding technique may be expensive, I
can't see anything wrong with it - does anyone want to shoot me down in
flames? Feel free - but please explain WHY if you do!
Matthew Lloyd
-----Original Message-----
From: Dee D. Flint [mailto:deehays@-----.net]
Subject: Re: [kl] [clarinet] reeds for beginners?
Part of the problem is that Vandoren #3 is equal to approximately 3.5 in
almost any other brand. This makes them way too hard for most
beginners. A
number 2 Vandoren (2.5 in most other brands) would be more appropriate
for
beginners. I started my daughters on #2.5 Mitchell Lurie reeds.
----- Original Message -----
From: "K. Brannon" <kbrannon@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] [clarinet] reeds for beginners?
> Hi List,
> I'm teaching several beginners (mostly private school and homeschooled
kids)
> and am having trouble figuring out which reeds to start them on. The
public
> school band directors in my area insist students use Vandoren 3's but
they
> seem too hard at first. I have a reed knife, clipper, and sandpaper
kit,
but it
> seems to be too much trouble constantly fixing their reeds. (I have
enough
> trouble with my own!) Isn't there a "store brand" that is pretty
consistent for
> a beginner? Any suggestions?
>
> Karen Brannon
>
>
>
>
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