Klarinet Archive - Posting 000221.txt from 2003/11

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bass Clarinet mouthpieces
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 21:41:49 -0500

What kind of mouthpiece did it come with? I have tried some of the
Woodwind Co. (a Leblanc) brand before and I thought they were reasonable
for the money. Probably a harder reed, I would try a 2 1/2 to start, would
help.

Alto and bass are really pretty similar. Give it a try yourself and see
what you can do.

Gary
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At 06:00 PM 11/16/03, you wrote:
>My daughter, who has been playing Bb clarinet for several years and is in
>the 7th grade, came home with a brand new bass clarinet the school band
>director had given her to try out. She loves the instrument so far (even
>though it's bigger than she is). I believe it's a Vito (something plastic
>made by LeBlanc). Does anyone have a mouthpiece suggestion? The one that
>came with the instrument leaves much to be desired, not to mention the only
>1 and a half reed (Rico and unbalanced) the band director gave her to use.
> I have some experience playing an alto clarinet but never a bass. Does
>anyone have any suggestions about crossing the break-she is having a tough
>time getting those notes to sound.
>
>Christy

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