Klarinet Archive - Posting 000181.txt from 2008/12

From: "Peter Gentry" <peter.gentry@-----.uk>
Subj: RE: [kl] On a lighter note
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:33:59 -0500

Thanks very useful, I have a local instrument technician so will get it
checked over.

regards
Peter Gentry

-----Original Message-----
From: Keith [mailto:bowenk@-----.com]
Sent: 30 December 2008 16:52
To: klarinet@-----.org
Subject: RE: [kl] On a lighter note

Agreed.

Also, the proportion in one's mouth is similar to the soprano, but it's so
much bigger that it feels like a lot. I think you need a bigger airspace
behind the teeth than for the soprano.

Bass clarinets are quite picky about adjustment and regulation (especially
low C basses with double register keys, though I don't think the Bundy has
those). Most basses are therefore out of regulation or leaky! It's well
worth checking it over carefully, or having this done for you.

I prefer a softer setup for the bass than for the soprano, otherwise one has
to blow an awful lot of air. But some players differ. If the mouthpiece that
comes with the bass is a Selmer C** it will probably be fine, if not a new
one from Walter Grabner or Clark Fobes could make a huge difference. I think
Howarths in London stock both of them. I have had great success with Legere
reeds for bass for many years now (actually, I don't think I've used more
than two in that time!). While I have gone back to cane for sopranos and
eefers, as I think the higher resonance frequency of cane does make a
difference on those instruments, it seems to make no difference on the
larger instruments and Legere have many advantages.

Keith Bowen

-----Original Message-----
From: klarinet-return-94889-bowenk=compuserve.com@-----.org
[mailto:klarinet-return-94889-bowenk=compuserve.com@-----.org] On Behalf
Of Roger Hewitt
Sent: 30 December 2008 12:45
To: klarinet@-----.org
Subject: Re: [kl] On a lighter note

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
playing 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.
>
> I would put my ability at grade 6 to 7 although I have
> forgone testing since
> early piano experiences.
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> All best wishes for the New Year lets hope it can be
> reasonably peacful.
>
> Special good wishes to Oliver whose site keeps our little
> band well supplied
> with music.
>
> regards
> Peter Gentry
> Cumbria
> UK
>
>
> 10:48
>
>
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