Klarinet Archive - Posting 000098.txt from 2006/10

From: "Karl Krelove" <karlkrelove@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] RE: Wood mouthpieces
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2006 20:06:26 -0400


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> From: myrnabs@-----.net]
>
> <snip> I started out with a VB45, and while reading on
> this board I have realized that this mouthpiece
>
> is not for orchestra, I have no idea why it was given to me.
> I will say that it's no wonder that I am having
>
> the hardest time trying to play on a V5rv or Vm13. I just
> hate them. I just like the open ones better.

Keep in mind that the facing you find comfortable is very much dependent on
the reeds you use. Reeds that play comfortably on a B45 or any other open
tip will almost certainly not feel good on a 5RV or M13, which are
relatively much closer.

>
> But I am looking into buying a custom made mouthpiece, I will be
> traveling to meet with a mouthpiece maker in a
>
> couple of weeks. I will keep your advice in mind. He said
> that I was more than welcome to try out all of his
>
> mouthpieces, so I'm going to give them a whirl.

Again, be careful about trying too many different mouthpieces unless (a) you
have some general idea of what you're looking for and (b) are willing and
have the opportunity to experiment with the whole setup - mouthpiece and
reeds. There are many possible combinations of tip openings and curves, each
needing reeds of different strengths and degrees of taper. Be careful of
being too ambitious while at the maker's shop. You can end up more confused
than anything else if you don't have some plan of attack that accounts for
what you are now using and are accustomed to.

Karl Krelove

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