Klarinet Archive - Posting 000058.txt from 2008/07
From: "Christy Erickson" <woodshome7@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] RE: Tenor Sax Mouthpieces
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:11:26 -0400
Thanks for the advice Ted. The tenor is definitely a different beast. I do
still have the Otto Link mouthpiece I experimented with here and I'll give
it another try-I think it's a 7 and it does take a HUGE amount of air. The
tenor I'm using is tight and well maintained but I do notice some large
differences in my ability to easily play the lower register notes with
different mouthpiece and reed combos. However, I haven't found a mouthpiece
that gives me both fairly consistent intonation AND the flexibility I need.
By the way, I do have a Meyer No. 7 tenor mouthpiece here that is almost new
and I'd be willing to sell it to anyone who needs one. I like it but in
general, it is too restrictive for me.
Christy Erickson
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From: "Ted Casher" <tedcasher@-----.net>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 1:05 PM.
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Subject: Re: [kl] RE: Tenor Sax Mouthpieces
> Hi, Christy---here's some input.
>
> The tenor is a different beast. The same smile embouchure that can work
> on clar/alto will not work on tenor. I use an Eastman embouchure as
> taught by the late Bill Osseck---the embouchure is a hole, with a
> cushioned lower lip. This also works for clar, but sometimes, you have to
> start playing a 64mm barrel after using this embouchure. (I use a 64mm
> ringless barrel by Backun on a vintage Selmer 10G)
>
> My tenor mpce is a metal 7* Otto Link, with a baffle modified by Emilio
> Lyons. I use a Jazz Select 2-Hard, or a Rico brown-box #3. Ligature is
> an Optimum.
>
> It takes an exorbitant amount of practice to get the low register. Make
> sure your Mk VI is tight---and then starg going from low D downward, using
> a "Vooo Vooo" attack. And make sure the air column is filled up!!!!
>
> Listen to Zoot and Ben Webster.
>
> Best of luck,
> Ted Casher
>
> PS--I like Optimum or Oleg ligatures. Pricey but worth it.
>
>
>
> For tenor playing, you have to say "Ohawwwwa." Can't use an "EEE" sound.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christy Erickson" <woodshome7@-----.com>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 12:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [kl] RE: Tenor Sax Mouthpieces
>
>
>>I have tried an Otto Link mouthpiece, with "so-so" results. At the
>>moment, the one I like best is a Yanagisawa no. 7 but it's a little hard
>>to control in the low register. I've been amazed by the wide variance in
>>intonation issues that I've experienced with various tenor sax
>>mouthpieces. The tenor I'm using is borrowed and there was an old Conn
>>mouthpiece in the case. The entire horn played about a half step sharp in
>>every range for me on that mouthpiece, even with the neck pulled out so I
>>knew I had to experiment but it has been a rather tedious, frustrating
>>process. Initially, I though it was just me but after trying out a few
>>different mouthpieces, I knew it definitely wasn't just me.
>>
>> Do you have any specific ligature recommendations? I use a metal
>> Beechler on my alto. It's a slimline mouthpiece, which of course
>> requires a smaller ligature. The threads on the screws stripped after
>> using it for about 3 months. Thankfully, the company sent me a new one.
>> As a result, I'm a bit reluctant to experiment with any equipment that
>> isn't somewhat standardized. Having said that, I wouldn't want to give up
>> that Beechler alto mouthpiece.
>>
>>
>> Christy Erickson
>>
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>> From: <hns692@-----.com>
>> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 11:16 AM
>> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
>> Subject: Re: [kl] RE: Tenor Sax Mouhpieces
>>
>>> How about a Link (Otto Link)? Have you tried any of those? Also, a
>>> ligature change might also be in order.
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