Klarinet Archive - Posting 000176.txt from 2008/12

From: Roger Hewitt <rogerclarinet@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] On a lighter note
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:45:14 -0500

As to reed strength, it relates to the mouthpiece type rathjer than bass vs=
Bb. I think the most useful thing I ever did to learn to play bass is to =
remember to relax the embouchure a bit compared to Bb and to learn to read =
from bass clef concert pitch - it opens up a wealth of new experiences play=
ing bass lines!

Roger H

--- On Tue, 30/12/08, Peter Gentry <peter.gentry@-----.uk> wrote:

> From: Peter Gentry <peter.gentry@-----.uk>
> Subject: [kl] On a lighter note
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Date: Tuesday, 30 December, 2008, 12:13 PM
> Myself and three or four friends regularly play together in
> a "small wind
> band". To date we have been only Bflat clarinet and
> flute. However I have
> just rashly bought a second hand Selmer Bundy Bass clarinet
> on ebay to add a
> broader tone to the motley.=20
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> I would put my ability at grade 6 to 7 although I have
> forgone testing since
> early piano experiences.=20
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> Does anyone have any playing tips or care and maintenance
> hints that are
> specific to the bass to stop me developing any more bad
> habits.
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> I use Vandoren traditional 4s on the bflat with a B45
> mouthpiece (not quite
> chewed through). I have bought 3s for the bass but since it
> will not arrive
> until next week I have no idea how the strength relates to
> a bass.
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> All best wishes for the New Year lets hope it can be
> reasonably peacful.=20
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> Special good wishes to Oliver whose site keeps our little
> band well supplied
> with music.
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> regards
> Peter Gentry
> Cumbria
> UK=20
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> 10:48
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