Klarinet Archive - Posting 000289.txt from 2010/08

From: Jennifer Jones <helen.jennifer@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Spit leakage on mouthpiece
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:09 -0400

Hello.

I skimmed this earlier, but a third reading shows that I have some
comments on the below thoughts:

On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 1:13 PM, maarschalk@-----.an
<maarschalk@-----.an> wrote:
>
> Hi Rachel,
>
> The spit leaking problem might be due to several causes when it is
> more than usual.
> 1. you might have a temporary lapse in the contraction muscles of the
> upper lip because of fatigue or a very stiff reed;
> 2. you have just brushed your teeth with a lot op toothpaste;

Too much toothpaste often makes my throat dry and scratchy; I use a
pea sized amount of Colgate. I think it is fluoride precipitating
magnesium so my salivary glands can't get enough ATP to work right.

> 3. you just had your tea or coffee without flushing with plain water
> afterwards;

Tea and coffee often make my throat dry and scratchy as well. Maybe
it is the alkaloids?

> 4. you are playing outside in extremely cold weather conditions
> (ceremonial occasions with military bands in frosty weather).
> 5. the mouth piece is too big.
>
> I hope you can find your way in the multiple choices
> Regards
>
> Art Marshall
>
> ------- Original Message -------
> >From =A0 =A0: Rachel Roessel[mailto:gsurosey@-----.com]
> Sent =A0 =A0: 8/16/2010 3:36:00 PM
> To =A0 =A0 =A0: klarinet@-----.com
> Cc =A0 =A0 =A0:
> Subject : RE: [kl] Spit leakage on mouthpiece
>
> =A0Hi
>
> I've noticed that during when I play (especially later on into a
> rehearsal), I
> have spit that leaks on the outside of my mouthpiece where the reed
> connects. I
> know this happens on my Bb/A (Vandoren 5RV 13 mpc w/ Optimum
> ligature); I
> haven't taken the time to pay attention to see if this happens on the
> others
> (eefer/bass/alto sax).
>
>
> Could this be a reed problem, a mouthpiece problem, or both? I'm
> looking to buy
> a new mouthpiece (Vandoren M15 I'm thinking) to see if I can get a
> better setup
> with the thick reeds I play on (56 Rue LePic #4). But, since they're
> pricey, I
> need a good excuse to buy a new one.
>
> One of these days when I get some time, I'l take a moment to introduce
> myself
> (limited time on library Internet, ugh).
>
> Thanks! :)
>
> Rachel
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