Klarinet Archive - Posting 000718.txt from 2004/03

From: EClarinet@------.com
Subj: [kl] Re: reed thickness
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 13:08:18 -0500

In a message dated 3/12/04 11:24:52 AM EST, kimber faith writes:

<< 've been playing Mitchel Lurie reeds, and have moved up to a 4 1/2.
However, it feels like I need to go up to a 5, but I don't know if they even
make 5's. >>

They do make 5's, but if you're feeling the need for more blowing resistance
from your reeds, you might try another kind. Mitchel Lurie's are 'thin
blank' reeds...there is less wood there, no matter what strength you try, than
there is in a 'thick blank' reed like Zonda or Vandoren V-12.

Elise Curran
Orlando

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