Klarinet Archive - Posting 000082.txt from 2011/07

From: MaryMuse <maryasaurus@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Experimentation begins.... :) (was: Re: Would love
Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:36:35 -0400

With all the wonderful advise here, I started experimenting with reed
strengths and position. (I do have the Yamaha C4 mouth piece. I finally
saw that little number engraved on the edge.)

I found the Rico 2 reed actually gave me a really warm tone. And my
tuner said that I was pretty on pitch as well. I then went back to my
Rico Classic 2.5, and then tried the Rico Royal 4 I'd had, and wow, I
could tell the difference in resistance. That one was the most on-pitch,
but it was also the hardest to play.

I totally agree with those who suggested I need less resistance. So I'll
be playing on this one for a while. :) However, I noticed, with more
mouthpiece in my mouth, I noticed that I had a lot more squeaks and
honks, especially when moving into the high c on up into the high notes.
(Altissimo register?). Is that something that will smooth out in time
with practice? Or am I still not getting something right? (Perhaps
because I was changing my tongue position?)

And Cynthia - Who needs pilates if they follow your directions? *big
smile* I did play with my legs in front of me, toes pointed, and boy did
I feel that in my core. My air was also much more supported. THANKS!!!!

Mary (who is still on the lookout for the fobes debut mouthpiece and
feeling like Alice in wonderland when it comes to all the options in
mouthpieces. WOW!)

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