Klarinet Archive - Posting 000141.txt from 2009/03

From: "Michael and Linda Marmer" <mlmarmer@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sqeaking
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:53:55 -0400

Thanks for that information.

Since I was using 4 and 5 with the teacher, I thought that is where I should
be?

It was fine with the lower reeds, so maybe I will give that a try.

I think the mouthpiece is fine, as I take great care with it with the cover
and there is no conditions here in the house that would of warped but good
points.

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Van Cott" <gary@-----.com>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 12:10 AM
Subject: Re: [kl] Sqeaking

> 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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