Klarinet Archive - Posting 000069.txt from 2008/07

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] RE: Tenor Sax Mouhpieces
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:14:55 -0400

At 12:30 PM 7/7/2008, Lee Ann wrote:
>...If you like a softer reed, you
>probably need an open mouthpiece...

I think your are looking at this backwards. It should read, "If you
like an open mouthpiece, you probably need a softer reed." It is
much easier to change reeds to fit a mouthpiece than hunt for a
mouthpiece that matches your reeds. Jazz playing generally demands a
more open facing; classical playing calls for a closer facing, just
like with clarinet. Buy reeds provide the feel and sound you like
from whatever mouthpiece you settle on (or two varieties for two
different pieces if you play multiple styles).

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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