Klarinet Archive - Posting 000140.txt from 2009/03

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sqeaking
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:10:32 -0400

The 2RV is similar (some people say the same) as the 5RV that is still
available. I used one until I got my Clark Fobes.

Reed strength isn't a contest, use the one that works best for you and
your mouthpiece. Was there something you got from the harder reeds you
don't get from the less hard?

Gary
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Michael and Linda Marmer wrote:
> Thanks again, as I am not sure if the reed is the problem, since I used
> 4 and 5's as a kid.
>
> But I will try the original Buffet Mouthpiece I have, as that is horrible.
>
> The mouthpiece I have is a Vandoren 2RV as I think that is no longer
> made. I am not expert enough to see if it warped or chipped as to me, it
> looks fine, but I will take it to my shop to get there opinion.
> Hopefully they will give me a honest opinion as not to sell a mouthpiece
> if not needed.
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <kurtheisig@-----.net>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 10:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [kl] Sqeaking
>
>
>> I use 5's --Vandoren Blue box, 20 years aged. I am not young. It is no
>> work.
>>
>> Kurt
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Mike Vaccaro <mike@-----.com>
>>> Sent: Mar 27, 2009 9:59 PM
>>> To: klarinet@-----.org
>>> Subject: Re: [kl] Sqeaking
>>>
>>> Check the mouthpiece for warpage and try Rico Reserve reeds. You
>>> should not
>>> have to go higher the a 4 unless you like to work really hard. That's a
>>> young mans game.
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike Vaccaro
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> From: "MICHAEL MARMER LINDA MARMER" <mlmarmer@-----.net>
>>> Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 6:30 PM
>>> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
>>> Subject: [kl] Sqeaking
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I am amatuer in the clarinet world, as I have a question about a weird
>>>> sqeak.
>>>>
>>>> I have picked up the clarinet the last several years in attempt to play
>>>> again. I have been going strong since January. I took professional
>>>> lessons as a kid from 1963 to 1973. I have a R-13 from 1970 that is in
>>>> great shape, as I had it in the shop this January, had some pads
>>>> replaced,
>>>> keys checked out, etc.
>>>>
>>>> I use Mitchell Lurie premium reeds. When I was a kid, I use number 5.
>>>>
>>>> I went from 2, to 3 now 4 this year.
>>>>
>>>> With the 4's, I get this weird squeak, like it is internal, like a
>>>> mouse,
>>>> very short. The more mouthpiece I put into my mouth, it is
>>>> better. It
>>>> is mainly in the upper register. I never had this problem before. Do
>>>> I need to bring it back in for a look over? Any suggestions will be
>>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Mike Marmer
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