Klarinet Archive - Posting 000111.txt from 2006/01

From: "Geoff & Sherryl-Lee Secomb" <gsecomb@-----.au>
Subj: [kl] Mouthpiece selection
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:01:48 -0500

Hi everyone. I just thought I'd open up a topic for conversation to see what
comes of it.

I've just finished helping a young client select a new clarinet mouthpiece,
and was struck by how much an individuals choices can be dictated by 'how
comfortable' (or familiar) rather than 'how appropriate' the results are. I
have a trombone playing friend who once told me that he doesn't really like
the mouthpiece he plays, but he plays it anyway (interpreted as meaning he
doesn't find it comfortable, but he likes the results it gives.)

It set me thinking and wondering how often I might have fallen into the same
trap, mistaking comfort (or similarity to what I have been using) for best
choice.

What about everyone else? What are your experiences and thoughts on this?

Best wishes to all,
Geoff.

GS & SA Secomb
Musical Instrument Sales & Repairs
(07) 3893 0983

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