Klarinet Archive - Posting 000091.txt from 2007/11
From: "Steve Perry" <stephanperry007@-----.net> Subj: [kl] Finding a mouthpiece Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:54:17 -0500
Hi:
I've been a lurker and sometime subscriber to this list for a few years. I
need some ideas on purchasing a new mouthpiece.
I currently play a Vandoren A3 crystal mouthpiece. It has a large tip
opening and a fairly short facing. Previously I played a Selmer HS** which
also had a rather large tip opening. I like the A3 because it has good
resistance using a Vandoren #3 V12 or the heavier 56 Rue Lepic. The sound
seems to have good body throughout the dynamic range.
The primary reason I'm looking for a new mouthpiece is that I'm returning to
a double lip embouchure after many years playing single lip. A friend
suggested I try a lighter (weight) mouthpiece.
I haven't tried any new mouthpieces for a long time. My dilemma is that most
popular mouthpieces have a much smaller tip opening than I remember liking.
My recollection is that smaller tip openings don't give the resistance I
like and, consequently, they sound reedy and thin to my ear.
Most of the playing I do is in chamber music groups. Am I going down the
wrong path thinking I need an open tip and short facing?
Any ideas are most appreciated.
Steve Perry
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