Klarinet Archive - Posting 000001.txt from 2005/12

From: "KEVIN J FAY" <kevinfay3020@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] Product Review
Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2005 23:36:56 -0500

Matthew Lloyd wrote:

<<<I'm a bit confused.

Why is it good to make an Eb clarinet less like an Eb clarinet?>>>

It isn't.

<<<I'm sure I'm missing something - please fill me in.>>>

Balance. It's easy for an eepher to overpower others in tutti passages -
not everything one plays is a solo for the little guy, esp. in a wind
ensemble setting. The extension makes it a bit easier to play well with
others. Amongst other things, the 12ths seem a bit easier to play in tune
with the folks around me.

As I said before, "made it easier to play with flutes & oboes and not have
them scowl so much."

<<<Which Buffet by the way?>>>

R13, purchased new in 1991. I use either a Greg Smith or Dan Johnston
mouthpiece, cut-down V12 3-1/2 Bb reeds, and a ligature.

kjf

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